Engineered enzyme-like polymer particles for catalytic processes [NI-TECH-2020-31]

This technology describes a new strategy for production of enzyme-like polymer particles useful for industrial catalytic processes. Versatile, very specific and multi-functional template-monomer complexes were synthesized for further use in polymerization reactions where highly stable and reusable polymer particles are obtained with catalytic activity.

Technology Overview

The design of very specific and multi-functional template-monomer complexes to be used in polymerization reactions where highly stable and reusable polymer particles are obtained with catalytic activity.

It solves the lack of specificity of the catalysts used, and the difficulties in the efficient removal of the catalyst from the medium.

The inventive step regarding this technology is a that it’s catalyst with dual function, that has an affinity cavity and also has a radical anchored.

Stage of Development

TRL 4 – Component and/or breadboard validation in laboratory environment.

Intellectual Property

• Patent application submitted (PT115989).

NOVA Inventors

Vasco Bonifácio

Teresa Casimiro

Raquel Viveiros