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Technologies of the Week

Posted May 29th, 2007 by

High-Strength Polyesters and Polyamides

This invention provides low-molecular-weight polyesters and polyamides useful
for flushing wet pigments and manufacturing color concentrates. More specifically, the compositions of the invention are effective for flushing wet pigments, producing pigment dispersions, and then producing colored polymers with the pigment dispersions.
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Optically clear, high-strength polyester shapes, films, and sheets comprise the leading applications of this technology. Polyester fiber utilizing this technology has improved strength and abrasion resistance. This technology encompasses the production of, composition of, and application processing know-how for optically clear, high-strength polyester.
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The Technologies of the Week describe inventions offered for license through the yet2.com marketplace. Search over $2.5 billion of licensable technologies at www.yet2.com.

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Tech Needs

Posted February 15th, 2007 by

Technologies are needed for the economical production of polymers that are based on today’s generally accepted standards for “green” chemistry. Of particular interest are chemistries that produce safe chemicals, and/or that use safer solvents and auxiliaries, and/or that produce chemicals designed for degradation.
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A global specialty chemical company is seeking innovative “green” renewable raw materials, products, and processes for replacement of existing non-environmentally friendly solvents, while not compromising the performance or significantly increasing the cost.
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The Technology Needs of the Week are anonymous requests for technology, distributed through the yet2.com marketplace, that you and your organizationmay be able to fulfill. Responding to a Tech Need is the first step to gaining an introduction with a prospective “buyer” for your technology solution.

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