Polymers and alkoxysilanes are largely used in academic and industrial applications thanks to their peculiar feature to bond
organic and inorganic phases, modify metallic substrates or inorganic nanoparticles or impart specific properties to sol-gel networks. Consult the online version >
Polymers and alkoxysilanes are largely used in academic and industrial applications thanks to their peculiar feature to bond organic and inorganic phases, modify metallic substrates or inorganic nanoparticles or impart specific properties to sol-gel networks. Indeed, organosilanes (RSi(OR’)3) exhibit dual reactivity with alkoxysilane groups (Si(OR’)3) that can react with hydroxyl groups of inorganic components and an organic moiety (R) which can participate to polymerization or give additional functionalities. Through the framework of a Ph.D work, SPECIFIC POLYMERS has been working on the development of a wide range of organosilane compounds to answer the specific requirements of applications in various fields: coatings, automotive, energy or biomedical. SP-42-0-001 > SP-3-02-001 > Hydrophobic sol-gel Last year, research efforts were conducted on the implementation of a highly stable and efficient water and oil- repellent optical coatings. It was demonstrated that with a minimal proportion of fluoroalkylsilanes (SP-02-004) introduced into a sol-gel formulation similar properties than with a classic silanization could be obtained according to a more industrial compliant and straightforward process. Further details on the influence of the fluoroalkylsilane’s distribution on resulting coating properties are reported in this paper[1]. This work opens interesting perspectives in the development of hydrophobic coatings as this technique can be extended to silicones, alkyls or perfluoropolyalkylethers bearing alkoxysilanes moieties. [1] A. Bouvet-Marchand, A. Graillot, M. Abel, M. Koudia, G. Boutevin, C. Loubat and D. Grosso, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, (2018), 6, 24899-24910 >
SP-02-004 > SP-8P-2-002 >
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Si-Polymers® With the increasing need of materials combining the advantages of both organic and inorganic phases, polymers bearing alkoxysilanes have become key materials in this area. SPECIFIC POLYMERS has thus been developing a wide range of polymeric precursors such as Polyethylene glycol (PEG)[2], Polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF), PDMS, Polybutadiene, Polyester polyols, etc. Depending on customer’s needs, the Si-functionalization can be oriented on the chain ends or on the lateral chains. Some examples of Si-Polymers® from our catalog are represented here. These materials can be blended into polymeric matrices or used as additives into sol-gel formulations. [2] A. Bouvet-Marchand, C. Chatard, A. Graillot, G. Boutevin, C. Loubat and D. Grosso, Reaction Chemistry & Engineering, (2018), 3, 696-706 >
SP-1P-24-001 > SP-7P-2-001 >
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MAPC1 Acid – SP-41-007 > MAPC1 Acid – SP-41-007 is a methacrylate monomer bearing phosphonic acid moieties that can react with a wide range of metal salts and oxides. Such anchoring groups were proved to bring higher adhesion to metallic surfaces than alkoxysilane counterparts. Such monomers can be polymerized or copolymerized to design phosphorus-containing polymers of interest in various industrial sectors such as corrosion inhibition[3], halogen-free flame retardants[4], fuel cells membranes or in the biomedical field[5] (i.e. drug delivery, tissue engineering, dental applications, etc.). SP is selling 10g batches for R&D purposes. [3] Z. El Azri et al., Journal of Polymer Science: Part A: Polymer Chemistry, Vol. 46, 4794 –4803 (2008) > [4] C. Negrell-Guirao et al., Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics (2013), 51, 1244-1251 > [5] S. Monge et al., Phosphorus-Containing Polymers: A Great Opportunity for the Biomedical Field, Biomacromolecules (2011) 12, 1973–1982 >
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JEC > European Coatings Show > French National ANR project: ICONS > Linked with our new Since 2016, SPECIFIC Formulation & Materials POLYMERS is developing laboratory, SPECIFIC innovative polymers for the POLYMERS will participate in French national ANR project two major events in the fields named ICONS (Innovative polymer Coated of high-performance materials: cerium Oxide Nanoparticles for Stroke treatment). Within this project, we • March 12th and 13th: JEC World 2019 in synthesized various biocompatible Paris, the leading International (co)polymers combining both phosphonic Composites Show. acid moieties and PEGylated chains for the Feel free to contact Cédric Loubat > and Alain Graillot > directly to plan a meeting during the congress. encapsulation of metal oxide nanoparticles. Synthesized (co)polymers were evaluated in the nanomedicine field by ICONS partners • March 19th and 20th: European Coatings (Paris Diderot University and Paris Descartes Show 2019 in Nuremberg, focused on University) and exhibited outstanding Adhesive, Sealants and construction properties. Several scientific articles were chemicals. published and attest the relevancy of such (co)polymers in the biomedical fields[6-8]. Feel free to contact Cédric Loubat > and Agathe Bouvet- Marchand > directly to plan a meeting during the congress. [6] Giamblanco N. et al., PEG chains on Iron Oxide Surfaces ACS OMEGA, (2017) > On these occasions, we’ll have the pleasure [7] Ramniceanu et al., Delayed hepatic uptake of multi- phosphonic acid poly(ethylene glycol) coated iron oxide to discuss with you potential project of measured by real-time magnetic resonance imaging, RSC Adv., (2016), 6, 63788 > common interest in the fields of composite [8] Ramniceanu et al., Phosphonate PEG Copolymers to control materials and coatings. the USPIO stealthiness, Journée de Recherche en Imagerie et Technologies pour la Santé (2015) >
Research Program Services
In order to cater closely to the issues of our customers, SPECIFIC POLYMERS offers its expertise in the R&D activities for functional building-blocks, monomers, polymers and material. Our high level of experience and know-how enable the breakthrough innovations and the cross-fertilization for your most innovative and complex projects.
Conjointly developed with our customers, Research Programs may involve:
• Design of innovative polymers and materials to fulfill customers specifications
• Custom synthesis services (Reproduction of known synthetic pathway from scientific articles or patent to validate Proof of Concept in customers application field) • Support in the first stages of scaling-up
It is important to note that in the scope of a Research Programs, we ensure the total protection of our findings and the intellectual property rights to our customer within our collaborations. SPECIFIC POLYMERS can provide medium (4-6months) and long term (6-12months) Research Programs in accordance with the needs and constraints of our customers. Research Programs Quotations depend on (i) the syntheses chemical intrinsic difficulties, (ii) the deliverables quantity required (from grams to kilograms) and (iii) the toxicity of needed reagents and products.
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