Superacid functional compounds
AssigneeArkema Inc.
InventorsJames T. Goldbach, Xiaobo Wan, David A. Mountz
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Abstract
The invention relates to a novel synthesis method for forming superacid functional molecules that include monomers, as well as new polymers and copolymers formed from the monomers, and uses for these superacid molecules, polymers, and copolymers. The superacid molecules have an alpha, alpha-difluorosulfonic acid functionality that can be obtained by a reaction between various Grignard reagents and an alkyl(2-fluorosulfonyl)-1,1-difluoroacetate, such as methyl (2-fluorosulfonyl-1,1-difluoroacetate. The molecules, polymers and copolymers would be expected to have enhanced ion conductivity, and would be useful in a variety of applications, including as ion-conductive materials, surfactants, and ion exchange resins.
Claims5
A vinylic monomer for free-radical polymerization having the following formula:
- where:
- D=a bond,
- R3=R3=C2-32 vinylic, C2-32 alkenyl, C2-32 alkynyl, C2-32 aryl and fluoro or perfluoro analogues of said C2-32 vinylic, aryl, alkenyl, or alkynyl groups, capable of forming a polymer using a free-radical initiator,
- R2=a group selected from the group consisting of sulfonate, sulfinate, sulfonyl halide, and carboxylate, and has a counterion, M+, associated with it which is an alkali, alkaline earth, transition metal cation, or organic counterion.
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