PATENTS OF POLYMATE LTD INRC Brief description 1

PATENTS OF POLYMATE LTD – INRC Brief description 1

1. Composite wooden articles and a method of their manufacturing US 6, 186, 200 (2001) A method of manufacturing tiles from waste wood uses round crosscut wood slices, a binder, and a filler. The slices, all generally of a thickness, are placed on the flat bottom of a die within side walls. Adhesive is applied to the slices and the die is filled with a mixture of the binder and the filler. The die contents are hot pressed to achieve the required tile thickness. The tile is ejected from the die and then maintained at room temperature for not more than 72 hours. The face side of the tile is ground and the dimensions of the tile are brought within the required tolerances. 2

2. Chemical tagging indicators and method to locate overheated spots in liquid-filled electrical devices US 2010/0319606 (2010); WO 2009104172 (2009) A method for identifying overheated spots in liquid-filled electrical devices, comprising the steps of: a) determining the locations of potentially overheatable spots; b) positioning a tag in said devices, wherein when said tags are exposed to a given high temperature, they are depolymerized into thermal degradation products; c) identifying thermal degradation products by analytical methods; and d) locating the overheated places according to the identified thermal degradation products; wherein the tags comprise polymers and copolymers, which are substantially absent from the liquid of the device at normal working conditions. 3

3. Method of strengthening tool material by penetration of reinforcing particles US 7, 897, 204 (2011) A method of strengthening the matrix of a high-speed steel forming a composite tool material by super-deep penetration of reinforcing particles (1 to 100 µm) into and through the matrix of the tool material. The particles interact with the matrix in the form of a highspeed jet (200 to 600 m/sec) generated and energized by an explosion of an explosive material that contains the premixed powdered components of the working medium composed of particles of a hard material and ductile metal, and if necessary, with an addition of a process liquid. 4

4. Liquid solventless synthetic rubber-based composition US 7, 989, 541 (2011) A synthetic-rubber-based composition that consists of a lowmolecular-weight rubber selected from polybutadiene comprising about 75% to about 92% cis-1, 4 units, sulfur, a vulcanization accelerator, and an active filler wherein the sulfur, accelerator, and active filler are each present in the form of powder having a particular particle-size range. Additionally, this composition may be used to form coatings and rubber concretes. 5

5. Biologically active multifunctional nanochips and method of application thereof for production of high-quality seed US 8, 209, 902 (2012) Proposed is a biologically active nanochip for treating seeds of agricultural plants in order to improve seed germination conditions and development of plants and for protecting plants from anticipated and averaged adverse conditions. The biologically active nanochip contains a solid porous carrier, such as mineral, clay, turf, or polymer, the pores of which are intended for accommodating nanoparticles of biologically active substances that penetrate the pores when the substances are applied onto the nanochip surface, e. g. , by spraying. Alternatively, the biologically active substances can be retained on the surface of the carrier by adhesion. 6

6. Biodegradable nano-composition for application of protective coatings onto natural materials US 8, 268, 391 (2012) The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a biodegradable composition containing nano-particles of cellulose forming a protective coating on natural materials. It is an object of the invention to provide a composition forming a protective coating layer on a biodegradable natural material that imparts to the material improved waterproofing and greaseresistant properties. It is another object to provide a composition forming a protective coating on natural biodegradable materials that is based on the use of nano-cellulose particles and that protects these materials from swelling, warping, and mechanical damage during contact with water, other aqueous liquids, or grease. 7

7. Method and apparatus for manufacturing submicron polymer powder US 8, 485, 456 (2013) A method and apparatus for manufacturing a submicron polymer powder from solid polymer bodies or coarse particles (preferably polytetrafluoroethylene powder), wherein powder is ground into fibrous particles in the first stage and is disintegrated into submicron particles by aerodynamic treatment in the second stage, by a pulsed supply of liquid nitrogen, turbulent forces of vortexes, and aerodynamic forces that cause alternating compression and expansion of the gas-particle mixture. 8

8. Method of manufacturing a track membrane US 2013/0264737 A method of manufacturing track membranes by penetration of working substances into and through the membrane matrix of a polymer material is disclosed. When the explosive material is detonated, the particles of the water-soluble salt in the form of a supersaturated solution interact with the matrix in the form of a high-speed jet (3800 to 4200 m/sec). As a result of penetrating of the particles, a plurality of holes is formed in the matrix. The track membranes are produced by slicing the membrane matrix after removal of the residue of the particles by washing the pierced membrane with water. 9

9. Construction element for erecting structure, and method of erecting structure with use thereof US 8, 615, 967 (2013) The invention generally relates to construction flat elements for erecting structures, and also to methods of erecting structures with the use of construction elements. Such flat construction elements have the reduced width to allow their transportation, or to produce wide construction elements at the construction site. It would be advisable to improve existing construction elements and methods for erecting of structures with their use. 10

Polymer concrete composition US Application No: 14/182, 409 (2014) A polymer concrete composition, preferably for decorative and shock resistant building structures and goods includes a binder based of polyfunctional unsaturated compounds, namely acrylated/methacrylated vegetable oil, preferably acrylated /methacrylated soybean oil in an amount of not less than 60 part by weight and at least one acrylated/methacrylated monomer and/or oligomer in an amount of not more than 40 part by weight, and an aggregate blend. The polymer concrete composition based on acrylated/methacrylated vegetable oil has high wear and shock resistance with low shrinkage and can be used for prefabricated building decorative structures and particularly in civil engineering. 11

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10. Method of synthesis of polyaminofunctional hydroxyurethane oligomers and hybride polymers formed therefrom EP 1070733 (2001) Chemically resistant materials with high mechanical properties are provided by using adducts of primary diamines (with oligocyclocarbonate and epoxy compounds) and epoxy oligomers with ended epoxy groups (or mixture of epoxy oligomers and oligomercaptanes). + H 2 N-R 2 -NH 2 → 13

11. Cyclocarbonate groups containing hydroxyamine oligomers from epoxycylclocarbonates US 6, 407, 198 (2002) Chemically resistant materials with high mechanical properties are provided by using polycyclocarbonates of special structure. The polycyclocarbonates are prepared by the reaction of oligocyclocarbonates containing ended epoxy groups with primary aromatic diamine. 14

12. Liquid oligomer composition containing hydroxyamine adducts and method of manufacturing thereof US 2010/0144966 Proposed is a liquid oligomer composition that contains a hydroxyamine adduct and a liquid reacting oligomer. The hydroxyamine adduct includes an epoxy-amine adduct, which contains at least one primary amine group that is a product of the reaction of an epoxy compound with at least one terminal oxyrane group and at least one amine that contains at least two primary amino groups. The composition also contains at least one compound with one or more terminal cyclocarbonate groups. A method of manufacturing a liquid oligomer composition on the basis of the above compounds is also proposed. 15

13. Nanostuctured hybrid oligomer composition US 7, 820, 779 (2010) A nanostructured hybrid liquid oligomer composition including epoxyfunctional, cyclic carbonate, amine-functional, and acrylate (methacrylate) functional components, which contains alkoxysilane units. The composition is highly curable at low temperatures with forming of nanostructure under the influence of atmospheric moisture and the forming of active, specific hydroxyl groups. The cured composition has excellent strength-stress properties, adhesion to a variety of substrates, appearance, and resistance to weathering, abrasion, and solvents. 16

14. Epoxy-amine composition modified with hydroxyalkyl urethane US 7, 989, 553 (2011) Disclosed is a novel epoxy-amine composition modified a hydroxyalkyl urethane, which is obtained as a result of a reaction between a primary amine (C 1) and a monocyclocarbonate (C 2), wherein modifier (C) is represented by the following formula (1): wherein R 1 is a residue of the primary amine, R 2 and R 3 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, and n satisfies the following condition: n ≥ 2. Diluents, pigments and additives can be used. Doping with the hydroxyalkyl-urethane modifier imparts to the cured composition superior coating performance characteristics, such as potlife/drying, strength-stress, bonding, appearance, resistance to abrasion and solvents, etc. , in a well-balanced state. 17

15. Method of producing hybrid polyhydroxyurethane network on a base of carbonated-epoxidized unsaturated fatty acid triglycerides US 2012/0208967 A method of obtaining hybrid polyhydroxyurethane compositions cross-linked at ambient temperatures on the base of renewable raw materials. More specifically, the invention relates to networks of hybrid polyhydroxyurethane formed from carbonated -epoxidized soybean oil, without the use of isocyanate intermediates. In particular, the invention can apply to the preparation of curable coating materials and curable polymeric foams. 18

16. Method forming a sprayable nonisocyanate foam composition US Application No: 13/770, 319 (2013) Provided is a method for the spray application of a nonisocyanate polymer foam composition. The method comprises the steps of supplying dosed quantities of the components of the nonisocyanate polymer composition to the mixing chamber, transferring the foamable nonisocyanate polymer composition to the intermediate chamber and continuously moving the composition through the intermediate chamber for providing conditions most optimal for the spray application onto the substrate. 19

Radiation-curable biobased flooring compositions with nonreactive additives US Application No: 14/160, 297 (2014) A radiation-curable composition comprising (meth)acrylic monomers and/or oligomers, photoinitiators, and a nonreactive composite additive, wherein the nonreactive composite additive comprises a) a biobased hydroxyurethane additive of formula (1): R 1[−NH−COO−CR 2 H−CR 3 H(OH)]2 (1) wherein R 1 is a residue of the biobased primary diamine, and R 2 and R 3 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, and hydroxyalkyl; and b) a silane-based hydroxyurethane additive of formula (2): (R 6)3 -n(OR 5)n. Si−R 4−NH−COO−CR 2 H−CR 3 H(OH) (2) wherein R 2 and R 3 are the same as stated above, R 4 is generally an aliphatic group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R 5 and R 6, independently, are hydrocarbon radicals containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and selected from the group consisting of aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, and aromatic groups or combinations thereof, and n is equal to 1, 2, or 3. 20

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1. Hybrid nonisocyanate polyurethane grafted polymers (HNIPU-G) A new class of environmentally friendly nonisocyanate urethane elastic polymers for the production of synthetic leathers and sports facilities. The most widely used in the manufacture of artificial leather got Polyurethanes based on polyethers and polyesters. However, this production involves using extremely toxic substances-isocyanate, which is related to security issues for employees and the environment, the high cost of storage, transportation of raw materials and recycling. Instead of traditional polyurethane hydroxyurethane grafted polymers developed by us (HNIPU-G) and the methods of obtaining them without the use of isocyanates. We used the raw materials available in the market. The properties of polymers HNIPU-G can be adjusted within wide ranges and be closer to that of natural materials for porosity, water absorption, water, chemical and mechanical properties. Preliminary positive results of tests of samples of artificial leather with tensile strength in the range of 10 -150 MPa and elongation in the range 10 -300%. Volume of manufacturing of synthetic leather is $ 20 B plus. Expected market (0. 1% from volume) ~ $ 20 million during the first year. 22

2. New adhesives for labels without defense paper • The the glue and the method of its application to the labels without using a protective release paper. • The use of adhesives for self-adhesive labels will reduce costs up to 20% of the total cost of the marking. • According to the company's Labels and Labeling Consultancy, global demand for adhesive labels (all technologies) can be estimated at 1 -1. 5 million. t/year. . 23

3. New flame resistant insulation foams • Features include hybrid polyurethane polymer foam nonisocyanate spray insulation during construction. • Materials, applied by spraying, ensure the continuity of the insulation surface, evenly distributed over the surface, do not create seams and gaps that prevents cold bridges, adaptable to any surface geometry. Currently the flammable polyurethane foam, based on toxic isocyanates. • In 2012, the worth of the global polymer foams market was $82. 6 bln and is estimated to reach $131. 1 bln by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 7. 7% from 2013 to 2018. The demand for plastic foams is forecast to rise by 4. 1%/yr to 3. 90 bn kg in 2017, valued at $24. 7 bn. The market will mount a healthy recovery from the declines posted during the recession-impacted 2007 -2012 period, according to a report by The Freedonia Group Inc. 24

4. Additive modifier based on layered nano-materials and geoactivators friction by using sol-gel process For the healing and resource handling friction units of machines, mechanisms and transport machinery. It is used for repair purposes of additives in lubricating oils. Effect of modifier additives intended to protect, prevent and reduce wear, increase the service life of the engine, manual or automatic transmission, transfer case, axles and steering gear, power increase, as well as for fuel economy, reducing vibration and smoke, improving the technical characteristics of the vehicle. . 25

5. A new type of foam concrete Offers environmentally friendly low-temperature molding foam concrete with high strength and thermal insulation properties, designed for quick construction of buildings and structures. The development includes creating recipes foam concentrate and receiving products from foam concrete for civil and industrial construction. The proposed method of manufacture of foam concrete is less expensive in comparison with the existing pressure method. In addition, the use of surfactants, micro and preliminary preparation of cement will further enhance its strength properties. The production of some types of foam can be made directly on construction sites to fill the place of heat and sound insulation of floors and Garret overlappings. In addition, this technology will enable the rapid construction of low-rise buildings and structures in places far from the production of building materials. 26

6. Composite flocculants and coagulants based on mixed compounds of aluminium and silicon, iron and Silicon (AKFK and ŽKFK) Designed to clean sewage water, industrial and waste water from oil impurities and heavy metals. AKFK/ŽKFK have proven to be a versatile reagents for effective water purification from impurities inorganic and organic nature. Oil content (especially polar), suspended substances in use is reduced by more than 99%; the depth of purification of heavy metals reaches 75 -98% in phosphateions-95 -99%. Such indicators of the quality of purified water, as chrom, turbidity and ′permanganate oxidation, are standard values. AKFK important quality in comparison with its analogues (oxychloride aluminum) is the low residual aluminum content in the water after reagent processing. Safe for use, do not form in the air and waste water in the presence of other toxic substances, fire and explosion. At a price commensurate with the price of aluminium oxychloride. 27

7. Nanocomposite organic-highly selective sorption materials Designed to extract of rare metals from natural highly mineralized waters, including waters of the dead sea. The water of the dead sea is the source of a large number of different chemical elements, and it is for today only potassium, magnesium and bromine. Creating productions for additional production of rare metals is important because the rare metals are the basis for the development of modern high-TECH world of engineering and technology. The most powerful tools for extracting metals from complex composition of natural salt brines, such as dead sea water, are inorganic ion exchange material. Inorganic ion exchangers, unlike their organic counterparts, usually have rigid structures and did not undergo significant changes in the ion exchange process. Rigid structure leads to a specific and unusual selectivity. The use of highly selective nanocomposite organic sorption materials to extract rare metals, allows you to simplify the process of retrieving, reduced energy costs and increase the efficiency of the process. 28

8. Selective to lithium inorganic sorbents Designed to extract lithium from natural highly mineralized waters, to obtain various compounds of lithium. In particular, the production of lithium extraction from underground brines of marine type oil and associated waters. Lithium compounds used in the manufacture of lithium power sources and as catalysts for some processes in organic synthesis technology. World consumption structure of lithium is: ceramics and glass (29%), current sources (27%), oil and lubricants (12%), continuous casting (5%), oxygen regeneration (4%), polymers (3%), metallurgy of aluminium (2%) and pharmaceuticals (2%). the price of lithium at the end of 2007 year was 63 -66 $/kg, and it is continuously growing. Particularly promising is the establishment of controlled thermonuclear fusion power plants, where Li will be one of the major raw materials. Selectivity for lithium inorganic sorbents can simplify the process of retrieving, reduced energy costs and increase the efficiency of the process. 29

9. Synthesis of artificial semi-precious stones (precious opal and Malachite) based on the Sol-Gel process The development includes the creation of nanotechnological production based on sol-gel process for manufacturing synthetic semi-precious stones: noble opal and Malachite. Designed to replace natural materials, will increase the manufacture of jeweler and costume jeweler, as well as use them for finishing and restoration works at repair and construction of buildings and structures. The cost of synthetic analogues is much cheaper than natural materials. There is a possibility to control their appearance. 30

10. Surface Activator Nanoparticle colloidal solutions are oxides of metals with modifiers of Electrokinetic properties. Putting them on stuck together surfaces allows to increase the specific surface area, to impart to it a chemically active groups and thereby enhance adhesion and durability of the adhesive joint for hard stuck together. 31

11. Secondary production of high-purity Terephthalic acid from waste polyethylene-tereftalate packaging At present, most food and chemical liquids, bottled in plastic film bottles. A huge number of used bottles collected in cities are disposed of in landfills solid waste collection. In Europe, the recycling of the waste is 300. 000 tons a year, giving a 20% increase in their annual use. The known methods of disposal can use pet-waste only as raw materials for secondary packaging, suitable only for technical purposes and require waste sorting by color, thorough washing and chopping and does not allow you to reuse them. This entails considerable financial costs, which in turn affects the efficiency and cost of the finished product and it is not always possible to obtain high quality products from them. The developed method allows you to obtain a source components-Terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol. It is a new, innovative, tested for the first time in the world and ensures that sorting by color, and also receive as an end product of high-purity Terephthalic acid, with the release of 95%. The developed method eliminates the sorting and washing of the used plastic packaging. The pure Terephthalic acid can be reused in the production of polyethylene terephthalate and, accordingly, new pet and polyester fibers. This process allows you to recycle waste an unlimited number of times and a significant reduction in the cost of crude oil in the production of polyethylene terephthalate. 32