Patents by Inventor Gwang Hoon Kwag
Gwang Hoon Kwag has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8987387Abstract: Disclosed is an interfacial polymer for a network used as a coupling agent in mixing of rubber-silica. More particularly, the interfacial polymer for a rubber-silica network is a block copolymer containing a copolymer of conjugated diene and vinyl aromatic monomers, in which when used as a coupling agent in the mixing of synthetic rubber and silica (an inorganic material), the polymer enhances silica dispersibility within the rubber, and improves compatibility and processability, resulting in considerable improvement in the dynamic property as well as the mechanical property of the rubber, and when used in a tire, etc., it enhances automobile braking performance and reduces rolling resistance.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignees: Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Institute for Research & Industry Cooperation, PNUInventors: Gwang Hoon Kwag, Jong Yeop Lee, Jae Yun Kim, Han Baek Lee, Sang Chul Ji, Hyun Jong Paik, Won Ho Kim, Hee Jeong Kim, Ki Hyun Kim
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Publication number: 20130289209Abstract: Disclosed is an interfacial polymer for a network used as a coupling agent in mixing of rubber-silica. More particularly, the interfacial polymer for a rubber-silica network is a block copolymer containing a copolymer of conjugated diene and vinyl aromatic monomers, in which when used as a coupling agent in the mixing of synthetic rubber and silica (an inorganic material), the polymer enhances silica dispersibility within the rubber, and improves compatibility and processability, resulting in considerable improvement in the dynamic property as well as the mechanical property of the rubber, and when used in a tire, etc., it enhances automobile braking performance and reduces rolling resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicants: Institute for Research & Industry Cooperation, PNU, Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Gwang Hoon Kwag, Jong Yeop Lee, Jae Yun Kim, Han Baek Lee, Sang Chul Ji, Hyun Jong Paik, Won Ho Kim, Hee Jeong Kim, Ki Hyun Kim
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Publication number: 20130289200Abstract: Disclosed are a novel chain transfer agent having a trichloromethyl functional group bonded at an end thereof, an end-modified styrene-butadiene copolymer prepared by using the chain transfer agent, and an organic-inorganic composite obtained by mixing the end-modified styrene-butadiene copolymer with silica. The disclosed end-modified styrene-butadiene copolymer has a high affinity with silica because its end is modified with a hydrophilic chain transfer agent. Thus, the organic-inorganic composite including the mixture of the copolymer with silica is useful as a material for the manufacture of rubber products such as a tire, a sole, a rubber hose, or a rubber belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicants: Institute for Research & Industry Cooperation, PNU, Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Gwang Hoon Kwag, Jong Yeop Lee, Dong Hyuk Na, Jun Keol Choi, Hyun Jong Paik, Bong Soo Kim, Hee Jeong Kim
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Patent number: 8552120Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of preparing 1,4-trans polybutadiene grafted with an aromatic organosulfur compound, the process comprising (a) preparing 1,4-trans polybutadiene by polymerizing 1,3-butadiene or butadiene derivatives in a nonpolar solvent in the presence of a particular catalyst, and (b) preparing the 1,4-trans polybutadiene grafted with an aromatic organosulfur compound by reacting the trans polybutadiene with an aromatic organosulfur compound. The organosulfur molecule in the molecular chain minimizes ultra high molecular weight fraction and narrows the molecular weight distribution, thereby enabling this polymer to show improved processability and tensile properties.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Gwang Hoon Kwag, Hoochae Kim, Seung Hwon Lee, Hwieon Park, Hyung Kyu Choi
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Patent number: 8198378Abstract: The present invention relates to a preparation method of aromatic organosulfur functionalized 1,4-cis polybutadiene comprising: polymerizing 1,3-butadiene or butadiene derivative in the presence of a specific catalyst in a nonpolar solvent to prepare 1,4-cis polybutadiene; and reacting the resultant polybutadiene with an aromatic organosulfur compound. Such prepared aromatic organosulfur functionalized 1,4-cis polybutadiene is without ultrahigh molecular weight region and, thus, has narrow molecular weight distribution.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2008Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Gwang Hoon Kwag, Pil Sung Kim, Seung Hwon Lee, Hyung Kyu Choi, Hyun Jin Kim
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Patent number: 8133835Abstract: Provided are a molecular weight controllable, high 1,4-trans polybutadiene catalyst system, and more particularly, a four-component catalyst for preparing 1,4-trans polybutadiene with high yield, the catalyst comprising a cobalt compound, an organoaluminum compound, a phenol-based compound, and a phosphorus-based compound used to prepare 1,4-trans polybutadiene by polymerizing butadiene or a butadiene derivative, and capable of controlling the molecular weight of 1,4-trans polybutadiene by regulating the amount of the phosphorus-based compound. In particular, 1,4-trans polybutadiene may be efficiently applied to tires, belts, or the like since it has excellent tensile strength, tear strength, and cut & chip properties with increasing processability.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2010Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hwieon Park, Gwang Hoon Kwag, Hoochae Kim, Seung Hwon Lee
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Publication number: 20100261847Abstract: Provided are a molecular weight controllable, high 1,4-trans polybutadiene catalyst system, and more particularly, a four-component catalyst for preparing 1,4-trans polybutadiene with high yield, the catalyst comprising a cobalt compound, an organoaluminum compound, a phenol-based compound, and a phosphorus-based compound used to prepare 1,4-trans polybutadiene by polymerizing butadiene or a butadiene derivative, and capable of controlling the molecular weight of 1,4-trans polybutadiene by regulating the amount of the phosphorus-based compound. In particular, 1,4-trans polybutadiene may be efficiently applied to tires, belts, or the like since it has excellent tensile strength, tear strength, and cut & chip properties with increasing processability.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventors: Hwieon Park, Gwang Hoon Kwag, Hoochae Kim, Seung Hwon Lee
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Publication number: 20100081770Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of preparing 1,4-trans polybutadiene grafted with an aromatic organosulfur compound, the process comprising (a) preparing 1,4-trans polybutadiene by polymerizing 1,3-butadiene or butadiene derivatives in a nonpolar solvent in the presence of a particular catalyst, and (b) preparing the 1,4-trans polybutadiene grafted with an aromatic organosulfur compound by reacting the trans polybutadiene with an aromatic organosulfur compound. The organosulfur molecule in the molecular chain minimizes ultra high molecular weight fraction and narrows the molecular weight distribution, thereby enabling this polymer to show improved processability and tensile properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Gwang Hoon KWAG, Hoochae Kim, Seung Hwon Lee, Hwieon Park, Hyung Kyu Choi
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Publication number: 20090156751Abstract: The present invention relates to a preparation method of aromatic organosulfur functionalized 1,4-cis polybutadiene comprising: polymerizing 1,3-butadiene or butadiene derivative in the presence of a specific catalyst in a nonpolar solvent to prepare 1,4-cis polybutadiene; and reacting the resultant polybutadiene with an aromatic organosulfur compound. Such prepared aromatic organosulfur functionalized 1,4-cis polybutadiene is without ultrahigh molecular weight region and, thus, has narrow molecular weight distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Gwang Hoon Kwag, Pil Sung Kim, Seung Hwon Lee, Hyung Kyu Choi, Hyun Jin Kim
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Patent number: 7247695Abstract: Disclosed is a novel high 1,4-cis polybutadiene-polyurethane copolymer and a preparation method thereof. The present invention provides a high 1,4-cis polybutadiene-polyurethane copolymer represented by the following formula 1 and having an average molecular weight of at least 100,000, and a method for preparing the high 1,4-cis polybutadiene-polyurethane copolymer that includes polymerizing 1,3-butadiene or butadiene derivatives with a catalyst comprising a rare earth compound, a halogen-containing compound and an organoaluminum compound in the presence of a non-polar solvent, to prepare a polybutadiene having a high 1,4-cis content of at least 95%; and then introducing a polyurethane group to the polybutadiene.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2004Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Gwang Hoon Kwag, Sam Min Kim, Young Chan Jang, Pil Sung Kim, Seung Hwon Lee, Seung Hwa Lee, A Ju Kim
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Patent number: 6908975Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a high 1,4-cis polybutadiene having a controlled cold flow and, more particularly, to a novel method for preparing a high 1,4-cis polybutadiene having a controlled cold flow that involves initiating polymerization of a 1,3-butadiene in the presence of a non-polar solvent using, as a polymerization catalyst, a complex prepared by mixing a neodymium compound with or without a conjugated diene compound, a halogenated organoaluminum compound or a halogenated organic compound, and an organoaluminum compound irrespective of the addition order of the catalyst; and adding an organoborane compound as a cold flow controller of 1,4-cis polybutadiene after a predetermined time of the polymerization. Accordingly, a high 1,4-cis polybutadiene having an efficiently controlled cold flow can be prepared without causing a significant increase in the Mooney viscosity (molecular weight), an odor (bad smell), and a reduction in 1,4-cis content and polymerization yield.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2003Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: KoreaKumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young Chan Jang, Pil Sung Kim, Shin Han, Gwang Hoon Kwag, Seung Hwon Lee
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Publication number: 20040230010Abstract: Disclosed is a novel high 1,4-cis polybutadiene-polyurethane copolymer and a preparation method thereof. The present invention provides a high 1,4-cis polybutadiene-polyurethane copolymer represented by the following formula 1 and having an average molecular weight of at least 100,000, and a method for preparing the high 1,4-cis polybutadiene-polyurethane copolymer that includes polymerizing 1,3-butadiene or butadiene derivatives with a catalyst comprising a rare earth compound, a halogen-containing compound and an organoaluminum compound in the presence of a non-polar solvent, to prepare a polybutadiene having a high 1,4-cis content of at least 95%; and then introducing a polyurethane group to the polybutadiene.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Applicant: Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Gwang Hoon Kwag, Sam Min Kim, Young Chan Jang, Pil Sung Kim, Seung Hwon Lee, Seung Hwa Lee, A Ju Kim
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Publication number: 20040102589Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a high 1,4-cis polybutadiene having a controlled cold flow and, more particularly, to a novel method for preparing a high 1,4-cis polybutadiene having a controlled cold flow that involves initiating polymerization of a 1,3-butadiene in the presence of a non-polar solvent using, as a polymerization catalyst, a complex prepared by mixing a neodymium compound with or without a conjugated diene compound, a halogenated organoaluminum compound or a halogenated organic compound, and an organoaluminum compound irrespective of the addition order of the catalyst; and adding an organoborane compound as a cold flow controller of 1,4-cis polybutadiene after a predetermined time of the polymerization. Accordingly, a high 1,4-cis polybutadiene having an efficiently controlled cold flow can be prepared without causing a significant increase in the Mooney viscosity (molecular weight), an odor (bad smell), and a reduction in 1,4-cis content and polymerization yield.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2003Publication date: May 27, 2004Applicant: Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young Chan Jang, Pil Sung Kim, Shin Han, Gwang Hoon Kwag, Seung Hwon Lee
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Publication number: 20040079924Abstract: The invention relates to the ladder-type blue light-emitting polymers with excellent heat stability which are polymerized either grafting with blue luminescent monomers on the polymer backbones or adding fluorene to styrene monomers. The above blue light-emitting polymers have a high glass transition temperature and a 5%-weight-loss temperature above 400° C. Accordingly these polymers can be used as blue luminescent materials in the display devices and as luminescent cases for home appliances or cellular phones.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: KOREA KUMHO PETROCHEMICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Gwang Hoon Kwag, Eun Joo Park, Eun Il Kim, Jae Young Koh
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Patent number: 6586542Abstract: Disclosed is a process of controlling the degree of branch of high 1,4-cis polybutadiene without any alternation in the 1,4-cis content and the polymerization yield, in which a dialkylzinc compound represented by the following formula I is added in a controlled amount as an agent for controlling the degree of branch of high 1,4-cis polybutadiene, thus guaranteeing the optimum processability and physical properties of polymer according to the use purpose. R1—Zn—R2 Formula I wherein R1 and R2 are same or different and include an alkyl group containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2001Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young-Chan Jang, Pil-Sung Kim, Gwang-Hoon Kwag, A-Ju Kim, Seung-Hwon Lee
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Patent number: 6562917Abstract: A method for preparing polybutadiene having controlled molecular weight and high 1,4-cis content over 95% in the presence of a diethylzinc compound as a cocatalyst (i.e., alkylating agent) and molecular-weight-controlling agent, in which the molecular weight of the polybutadiene is controlled by variating the added amount of the diethylzinc compound without deterioration of 1,4-cis content nor polymerization yield, thus guaranteeing the optimum processability and physical properties of polymer according to the use purpose.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young-Chan Jang, Pil-Sung Kim, Gwang-Hoon Kwag, A-Ju Kim, Seung-Hwon Lee
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Patent number: 6506865Abstract: The invention is related to a novel compound represented by NdHA4 wherein A is a carboxylate, and to a diene polymerization catalyst using the novel compound. NdHA4 has monomeric structure and does not contain water, bases and salts. NdHA4 is mixed with a halogen compound and an organic metal compound to prepare a catalyst system. The catalyst system in the polymerization of 1,3-butadiene (BD) or isoprene produces high cis polydiene with a high activity (100 g BD/4.0×10−5 mole Nd) and without gel formation. The polydiene thus obtained is useful for tires and golf balls and as a polystyrene modifier.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2002Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Gwang Hoon Kwag, Seung Hwon Lee, Young Chan Jang, A Ju Kim
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Publication number: 20020173606Abstract: The invention is related to a novel compound represented by NdHA4 wherein A is a carboxylate, and to a diene polymerization catalyst using the novel compound. NdHA4 has monomeric structure and does not contain water, bases and salts. NdHA4 is mixed with a halogen compound and an organic metal compound to prepare a catalyst system. The catalyst system in the polymerization of 1,3-butadiene (BD) or isoprene produces high cis polydiene with a high activity (100 g BD/4.0×10−5 mole Nd) and without gel formation. The polydiene thus obtained is useful for tires and golf balls and as a polystyrene modifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2002Publication date: November 21, 2002Inventors: Gwang Hoon Kwag, Seung Hwon Lee, Young Chan Jang, A. Ju Kim
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Patent number: 6482930Abstract: The invention is related to a novel compound represented by NdHA4 wherein A is a carboxylate, and to a diene polymerization catalyst using the novel compound. NdHA4 has monomeric structure and does not contain water, bases and salts. NdHA4 is mixed with a halogen compound and an organic metal compound to prepare a catalyst system. The catalyst system in the polymerization of 1,3-butadiene (BD) or isoprene produces high cis polydiene with a high activity (100 g BD/4.0×10−5 mole Nd) and without gel formation. The polydiene thus obtained is useful for tires and golf balls and as a polystyrene modifier.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Gwang Hoon Kwag, Seung Hwon Lee, Young Chan Jang, A Ju Kim
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Patent number: 6451934Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparation of high 1,4-cis polybutadiene and more particularly, to the process for preparing polybutadiene by polymerizing 1,3-butadiene monomer in the presence of a catalyst prepared by aging a mixture of a neodymium salt compound, a nickel salt compound, an organoaluminium compound and a borontrifluoride complex compound in the presence or absence of a conjugated diene compound. With much remarked catalytic activity, polybutadiene with a very high 1,4-cis content can be prepared in a high yield using a small amount of catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2000Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young Chan Jang, A Ju Kim, Gwang Hoon Kwag, Seung Hwon Lee