Sirrus, Inc.

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Aniruddha Palsule

Jeffrey M Sullivan

Alexander R Holzer

Peter Rulon Stevenson

Kshitij Kishen Parab

Ami Doshi

William F Barrett

John Klier

Katherine E Vanderpool

Anushree Deshpande

Elliott King

Matthew Reilman

Kshitij K Parab

The disclosure relates to polymers including one or more 1,1-disubstitued alkene monomers. By employing a plurality of monomers and/or tailored chain structure, polymers having improved combinations of properties are achieved. The polymer may be a copolymer, preferably including two or more 1,1-disubstituted alkene monomers. The polymer may be a homopolymer having a tailored chain structure.

Polymers including one or more 1,1-disubstituted alkene compounds and polymer compositions thereof

A polymerizable system includes a curable composition and one or more encapsulated initiator particles. The curable composition can include one or more 1,1-disubstituted alkene compounds and the encapsulated initiator particles can include one or more polymerization initiators encapsulated by a cured composition. The cured composition includes one or more 1,1-disubstituted alkene compounds.

Encapsulated polymerization initiators, polymerization systems and methods using the same

Disclosed is a block copolymer having a first polymer block including a first primary monomer that is a 1,1-disubstituted alkene compound, wherein the first primary monomer is present at a concentration of about 50 weight percent or more, based on the total weight of the first polymer block, the first polymer block covalently bonded to a second polymer block including a second primary monomer different from the first primary monomer, wherein the second primary monomer is present at a concentration of about 50 weight percent or more, based on the total weight of the second polymer block. Also disclosed is a polymer comprising at least one monomer of a 1,1-disubstituted alkene compound having a weight average molecular weight of about 3000 daltons or more, wherein the polymer is substantially free of a melting temperature and is substantially free of a glass transition temperature of about 15&#xb0; C. or more.

Polymers containing a 1,1-disubstituted alkene compound

The disclosure relates to compositions containing 1,1-di-carbonyl-substituted alkene compounds capable of preparing polymers having glass transition temperatures above room temperature. The present teaching also relates to polymers prepared 1,1-di-carbonyl-substituted alkene compounds which exhibit glass transition temperatures of 60&#xb0; C. The disclosure also relate to methods for enhancing the glass transition temperatures of polymers prepared from 1,1-di-carbonyl-substituted alkene compounds.

Compositions containing 1,1-di-carbonyl-substituted alkene compounds for preparing polymers having enhanced glass transition temperatures

The disclosure relates to polymers including one or more 1,1-disubstituted alkene monomers. By employing a plurality of monomers and/or tailored chain structure, polymers having improved combinations of properties are achieved. The polymer may be a copolymer, preferably including two or more 1,1-disubstituted alkene monomers. The polymer may be a homopolymer having a tailored chain structure.

Functionalized compounds including residues of one or more 1,1-disubstituted alkene compounds. Preferably the functionalized compound includes the residue of two or more 1,1-disubstituted alkene compounds, which are spaced apart. The functionalized compound may be produced by a transesterification reaction. The functionalized compounds may be employed in a polymerizable composition and may be used to prepare new polymers, (for example by reacting the alkene group).

Polymer and other compounds functionalized with terminal 1,1-disubstituted alkene monomer(s) and methods thereof

The present teachings show that it is possible to polymerize 1,1-disubstituted alkene compounds in an emulsion (for example using a water based carrier liquid), despite the possible reactions between the monomer and water. Polymerization of 1,1-disubstituted alkene compounds in an emulsion provides opportunities to better control the polymerization compared with bulk polymerization. The emulsion polymerization techniques can be employed for preparing homopolymers, copolymers (e.g., random copolymers), and block copolymers.

Emulsion including polymers containing a 1,1-disubstituted alkene compound, adhesives, coatings, and methods thereof

The present teachings show that it is possible to polymerize 1,1-disubstituted alkene compounds in a solution (for example using one or more solvents). Polymerization of 1,1-disubstituted alkene compounds in a solution provides opportunities to better control the polymerization compared with bulk polymerization. The solution polymerization techniques can be employed for preparing homopolymers, copolymers (e.g., random copolymers), and block copolymers.

Solution polymers formed from methylene malonate monomers, polymerization, and solution polymer products

Compositions comprising a) one or more polyester macromers containing one or more chains of the residue of one or more diols and one or more diesters wherein the residue of the one or more diols and the one or more diesters alternate along the chain and a portion of the diesters are 1,1-diester-1-alkenes and at least one terminal end comprises the residue of one of the 1,1-diester-1 alkenes and wherein one or more terminal ends may comprise the residue of one or more diols; and b) one or more polymers having pendant Michael Addition donor groups. Disclosed are coating prepared from these compositions.

Coatings containing polyester macromers containing 1,1-dicarbonyl-substituted 1 alkenes

Disclosed are compositions comprising polyester macromers containing in one or more chains the residue of one or more diols and one or more diesters wherein the residue of the one or more diols and the one or more diesters alternate along the chain and a portion of the diesters are 1,1-diester-1-alkenes, and optionally one or more dihydrocarbyl dicarboxylates, and at least one terminal end comprises the residue of one of the 1,1-diester-1 alkenes and wherein one or more terminal ends may comprise the residue of one or more diols. The chains may contain the residue of the one or more diols and one or more diesters comprising one or more diesters 1,1-diester-1 alkenes and optionally one or more dihydrocarbyl dicarboxylates randomly disposed along the chains. Disclosed are methods of preparing the polyester macromers and incorporating them in a variety of polyester containing compositions such as coatings and films.

Polyester macromers containing 1,1-dicarbonyl-substituted 1 alkenes

Emulson polymers including one or more 1,1-disubstituted alkene compounds, emulson methods, and polymer compositions

The present teachings show that it is possible to polymerize 1,1-disubstituted alkene compounds in a solution (for example using one or more solvents). Polymerization of 1,1-disubstituted alkene compounds in an solution provides opportunities to better control the polymerization compared with bulk polymerization. The solution polymerization techniques can be employed for preparing homopolymers, copolymers (e.g., random copolymers), and block copolymers.

Pressure sensitive adhesive including a 1,1-disubstituted alkene compound

Disclosed are methods for the catalytic transesterification of compounds having one or more ester groups and groups reactive under transesterification conditions, such as 1,1-disubstituted alkene compounds, with alcohols or esters and novel compositions prepared therefrom. Further disclosed are novel compounds and compositions prepared as a result of the methods.

Catalytic transesterification of ester compounds with groups reactive under transesterification conditions

The disclosure relates to compositions containing 1,1-di-substituted alkene compounds capable of preparing polymers having glass transition temperatures above room temperature. The present teaching also relates to polymers prepared 1,1-di-substituted alkene compounds which exhibit glass transition temperatures of 60&#xb0; C. The disclosure also relate to methods for enhancing the glass transition temperatures of polymers prepared from 1,1-di-substituted alkene compounds.

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