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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 13, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2009
Michael A. Zalich, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Simion Coca, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Gregory J. Mccollum, Gibsonia, PA (US);
Michael A. Zalich, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Simion Coca, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Gregory J. McCollum, Gibsonia, PA (US);
PPG Industries Ohio, Inc., Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
Methods for generating metallic particles in situ in a polymer are disclosed. A method includes (a) contacting the polymer with a solution comprising (i) a solvent, (ii) a metal salt, and (iii) a free radical generator; (b) removing the polymer from the solution; and (c) exposing the polymer to actinic radiation. Polymer composites and polymer nanocomposites comprising inorganic particulates comprising metallic particles generated in the polymer are also disclosed.