POLYCYCLO-OLEFINIC BLOCK POLYMERS AND PERVAPORATION MEMBRANES MADE THEREFROM

摘要

A series of vinyl addition block polymers derived from functionalized norbornene monomers are disclosed and claimed. Specifically, a series of diblock and triblock polymers derived from norbornene monomers are disclosed. Also disclosed are the method of preparation of such block polymers, and their use in the fabrication of membranes which exhibit unique separation properties. Specifically, the membranes as disclosed herein are useful in the separation of organic volatiles from biomass and/or organic waste, including butanol, phenol, and the like.