Abstract: The invention relates to the synthesis of polymers containing self-complementary quadruple hydrogen groups by copolymerizing monomers containing a quadruple hydrogen bonding group with one or more monomers of choice. The resulting polymers show unique new characteristics due to the presence of additional physical interactions between the polymer chains that are based on multiple hydrogen bonding interactions (supramolecular interactions).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 21, 2002
Date of Patent:
October 12, 2004
Assignee:
Eutechpark MMP1.28
Inventors:
Henricus Marie Janssen, Gaby Maria Leonarda Van Gemert, Aafke Tessa Ten Cate, Dimphna Johanna Maria Van Beek, Rintje Pieter Sijbesma, Egbert Willem Meijer, Anton Willem Bosman