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US 12,012,478 B2Granted
Carbon nanotube-functionalized reverse thermal gel and methods of forming and using same
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of Colorado
InventorsDaewon Park, Brisa Pena Castellanos, Susanna Bosi, Luisa Mestroni, Maurizio Prato
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Abstract
Polymers suitable for forming carbon nanotube-functionalized reverse thermal gel compositions, compositions including the polymers, and methods of forming and using the polymers and compositions are disclosed. The compositions have reverse thermal gelling properties and transform from a liquid/solution to a gel—e.g., near or below body temperature. The polymers and compositions can be injected into or proximate an area in need of treatment.
Claims12
A carbon nanotube-functionalized reverse thermal gel composition comprising:
- a polymer comprising one or more carbon nanotubes attached to a polymer backbone,
- wherein the composition is liquid at a temperature of about 25° C. or less and the reverse thermal gel composition transitions to a gel at a temperature of about 29° C. or more.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.