Supercritical carbon-dioxide processed biodegradable polymer nanocomposites

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8729171
APP PUB NO 20110288651A1
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13010513

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A biodegradable nanocomposite and a method of forming a biodegradable nanocomposite are provided. In one aspect, the biodegradable nanocomposite includes a biodegradable polymer and a reinforcing agent substantially dispersed throughout the biodegradable polymer by rapid depressurization of a supercritical fluid. The biodegradable nanocomposite further includes a plurality of pores formed in the nanocomposite, the plurality of pores having an average pore size greater than about 100 μm.

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WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY656 WEST KIRBY DETROIT MI 48202

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Baker, Kevin C Royal Oak, US 2 2
Bellair, Robert Warren, US 4 5
Herkowitz, Harry West Bloomfield, US 2 2
Kannan, Rangaramanujam M Novi, US 6 45
Manitiu, Mihai MaComb, US 9 8

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