Cross-Linkable Polymeric Compositions
First Claim
1. A cross-linkable polymeric composition comprising:
- a polymer, the polymer including at least one cross-linking group, the cross-linking group being selected from the group consisting of catechol and thiol,wherein the cross-linking group undergoes cross-linking in the presence of a cross-linking agent.
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Abstract
A class of bioinspired, cross linking polymers, created by working catechol functionalities into the backbone of a bulk polymer, is disclosed. Varied cross linking groups may be incorporated into different polymer backbones, and subsequently reacted with an array of reagents. An adhesive composition comprising a copolymer, the copolymer comprising pendant dihydroxyphenyl groups; and a crosslinking agent selected from the group consisting of, for example, oxidants, enzymes, metals, and light. A method of preparing an adhesive composition comprising copolymerizing a first monomer comprising pendant dihydroxy-protected dihydroxyphenyl groups; deprotecting the dihydroxy-protected dihydroxyphenyl groups; crosslinking the dihydroxyphenyl groups with a crosslinking agent.
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36 Claims
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1. A cross-linkable polymeric composition comprising:
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a polymer, the polymer including at least one cross-linking group, the cross-linking group being selected from the group consisting of catechol and thiol, wherein the cross-linking group undergoes cross-linking in the presence of a cross-linking agent. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for cross-linking a cross-linkable polymeric composition, the method comprising:
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providing the cross-linkable polymeric composition, the composition comprising a polymer, the polymer including at least one cross-linking group, the cross-linking group being selected from the group consisting of catechol and thiol; and applying a cross-linking agent to the cross-linkable polymeric composition such that the cross-linking group undergoes cross-linking. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A method for preparing a cross-linkable polymeric composition, the method comprising:
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copolymerizing a first monomer, the first monomer including a cross-linking group, the cross-linking group being selected from the group consisting of catechol and thiol, and being protected by a protecting group; and deprotecting the protecting groups. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36)
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