Method and system for magnetic actuated mixing to prepare latex emulsion
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1. A method for mixing one or more materials to prepare latex particles, comprising:
- a) contacting a resin with an organic solvent, an optional surfactant, and an optional neutralizing agent in a vessel to form a resin composition in the vessel;
b) contacting the resin composition with deionized water (DIW) in the vessel;
c) adding magnetic particles into the vessel; and
d) applying a varying magnetic field to the magnetic particles to move the magnetic particles to mix the resin composition in the vessel to generate a latex or emulsion, wherein the step of applying the varying magnetic field to the magnetic articles creates a plurality of localized micron or submicron mixing zones providing substantially uniform latex particles.
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Abstract
A method and system for magnetic actuated mixing which use magnetic particles and magnetic field to facilitate the mixing for preparing latex emulsion. In embodiments, a suitable process includes dissolving a resin in an organic solvent, optionally adding a surfactant, adding a neutralization agent and water, adding magnetic particles, and subjecting the mixture to a magnetic actuated mixing to form a latex emulsion. In embodiments, the latex emulsion thus produced may be utilized to form a toner.
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1. A method for mixing one or more materials to prepare latex particles, comprising:
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a) contacting a resin with an organic solvent, an optional surfactant, and an optional neutralizing agent in a vessel to form a resin composition in the vessel; b) contacting the resin composition with deionized water (DIW) in the vessel; c) adding magnetic particles into the vessel; and d) applying a varying magnetic field to the magnetic particles to move the magnetic particles to mix the resin composition in the vessel to generate a latex or emulsion, wherein the step of applying the varying magnetic field to the magnetic articles creates a plurality of localized micron or submicron mixing zones providing substantially uniform latex particles. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for mixing one or more materials to prepare toner particles, comprising:
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a) contacting a resin with an organic solvent and an optional neutralizing agent in a vessel to form a resin composition in the vessel; b) contacting the resin composition with deionized water (DIW) in the vessel; c) adding magnetic particles into the vessel; d) applying a varying magnetic field to the magnetic particles to move the magnetic particles to mix the resin composition in the vessel to generate a latex or emulsion; e) particles from a pre-toner mixture, the pre-toner mixture comprising the latex or emulsion, an optional colorant, and an optional wax; and f) coalescing the aggregated particles to form toner particles.
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