Methods of use and processes for preparing alcoholic solutions of polyvinylpyridine polymers
AssigneeDebogy Molecular, Inc.
InventorsHoussam BOULOUSSA, Othman BOULOUSSA
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Abstract
Provided is a process for preparing an alcoholic solution of a polyvinylpyridine polymer having biocidal and biocompatibility properties. The alcoholic solution is ready-to-graft in order to confer biocidal properties to various surfaces and to prevent biofilm formation on such surfaces. Also provided are methods of using the alcoholic solution, such as for controlling the growth of bacteria, fungi and/or viruses, and/or for preventing digestion of wood cellulose by wood-boring insects.
Claims17
A one-step reaction process to prepare an alcoholic solution, the process comprising:
- reacting polyvinylpyridine, monomer A and monomer B in an alcoholic solvent for a period of two days.
A method of controlling the growth of at least one of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, the method comprising depositing and grafting on an activated surface an alcoholic solution comprising a polyvinylpyridine polymer of formula I or formula II:
- wherein X is 12±2% to 45±2%.
A method of preventing digestion of wood cellulose by wood-boring insects, the method comprising depositing and grafting on wood cellulose an alcoholic solution comprising a polyvinylpyridine polymer of formula I or formula II:
- wherein X is 12±2% to 45±2%.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.