AGC has patented a modified polytetrafluoroethylene with enhanced breaking strength. The polymer includes units based on tetrafluoroethylene and a monomer, with specific gravity between 2.155 to 2.175. The monomer content ranges from 10 to 500 mass ppm, improving the overall strength of the material. GlobalData’s report on AGC gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on AGC, Hydrogen fuel cells was a key innovation area identified from patents. AGC's grant share as of January 2024 was 32%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11884755B2) discloses a modified polytetrafluoroethylene with unique properties. The modified material consists of a first polymer with units based on tetrafluoroethylene and a second polymer with units based on a specific monomer represented by a defined formula. The content of these units in the modified polytetrafluoroethylene ranges from 10 to 500 mass ppm, with a standard specific gravity falling between 2.155 to 2.175. Additionally, the second polymer makes up 90 to 100 mass % of all units in the second polymer, providing distinct characteristics to the material.
Furthermore, the patent claims cover various aspects of the modified polytetrafluoroethylene, including its particulate form with an average primary particle size ranging from 0.20 to 0.30 µm. The material is specifically designed for paste extrusion molding, enabling the production of molded products with enhanced properties. Additionally, the patent includes a method for producing a stretched porous material using the modified polytetrafluoroethylene through paste extrusion and subsequent stretching processes. These claims highlight the innovative nature of the material and its potential applications in various industries requiring specialized materials with specific characteristics.
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