Benjamin Chu

US Patent:

6339121, Jan 15, 2002

Filed:

Mar 14, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/525709

Inventors:

Miriam Rafailovich - Plainview NY
Jonathan Sokolov - Plainview NY
Shaoming Zhu - Stony Brook NY
Benjamin Chu - Setauket NY

Assignee:

The Research Foundation at State University of New York - Stony Brook NY

International Classification:

C08K 334

US Classification:

524445

Abstract:

The present invention is polymer blend, which includes at least two immiscible polymers, and a compatibilizer used to produce a substantially homogeneous blend. The compatibilizer is a functionalized nanocomposite which prevents segregation of the polymer components in the polymer blend. The nanocomposites are formed by combining an organoclay and an intercalation agent. The intercalation agent is a reaction product of a polyamine functionalized with an alkyl halide in a polar solvent. The compatibilized blends are used in thin films, which are especially useful in microlithographic applications and as lubricants in low tolerance magnetic disks.

US Patent:

7521499, Apr 21, 2009

Filed:

Sep 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/490882

Inventors:

Miriam Rafailovich - Plainview NY, US
Mayu Si - Stony Brook NY, US
Michael Goldman - Lawrence NY, US
Jonathan Sokolov - Plainview NY, US
Benjamin Chu - Setauket NY, US
Shaoming Zhu - Commack NY, US

Assignee:

Research Foundation of State University of New York - Albany NY

International Classification:

C08K 9/06
C08K 3/34

US Classification:

524445, 524113

Abstract:

A composition which includes polymethylmethacrylate and an organoclay functionalized with intercalation agent, wherein said intercalation agent is a reaction product of a polyamine and an alkyl halide in a polar solvent, preferably a dimethyl, ditallow ammonium functionalized monmorillonite clay as shown in (FIG. ).

US Patent:

7709569, May 4, 2010

Filed:

Feb 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/380602

Inventors:

Miriam Rafailovich - Plainview NY, US
Jonathan Sokolov - Plainview NY, US
Benjamin Chu - Setauket NY, US
Shaoming Zhu - Commack NY, US

Assignee:

The Research Foundation of State University of New York - Albany NY

International Classification:

C08K 9/06
C08K 3/34

US Classification:

524445, 524113

Abstract:

A composition which includes polymethylmethacrylate and an organoclay functionalized with an intercalation agent, wherein said intercalation agent is a reaction product of a polyamine and an alkyl halide in a polar solvent, preferably a di-methyl, di-tallow ammonium functionalized montmorillonite clay.

US Patent:

20100010186, Jan 14, 2010

Filed:

Jul 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/169300

Inventors:

Nobuyuki Taniguchi - Ohtsu-shi, JP
Yasuo Ohta - Ohtsu-shi, JP
Benjamin Chu - New York NY, US
Benjamin S. Hsiao - New York NY, US

Assignee:

TOYO BOSEKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA - Osaka
THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - Albany NY

International Classification:

C08F 110/02

US Classification:

526352

Abstract:

The present invention provides a high strength polyethylene fiber having an intrinsic viscosity of from about 5 dL/g to 40 dL/g, and containing carbon nanofiber modified with alkyl chains. The fiber obtained by the production method of a high strength polyethylene fiber of the present invention is industrially applicable to a wide range and greatly contributes to the industry.