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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 06, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2011
Peter D. Condo, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
William J. Schultz, North Oaks, MN (US);
Chad A. Haraldson, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Jung-sheng Wu, Woodbury, MN (US);
Peter D. Condo, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
William J. Schultz, North Oaks, MN (US);
Chad A. Haraldson, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Jung-Sheng Wu, Woodbury, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Nanoparticle compositions including calcite and a surface-modifying agent bonded to the calcite are described. The surface-modifying agent includes a binding group bonded to the calcite and a compatiblizing segment. The compatiblizing segment includes at least one of a polyethylene oxide, a polypropylene oxide, a polyester, a polyamide, or a combination thereof. The composition includes less than 2 wt. % solvents and/or resins. Methods of preparing nanoparticle compositions are also described.