48 Kharkiv Highway, 02160, Kyiv, Ukraine

Phone: (044) 559 1394; fax: (044) 552 4064;
e-mail: ihvs@ukrpack.net;
http://www.macromol.kiev.ua

The Institute carries our important research in advanced areas of macromolecular chemistry. Its scholars have developed, in particular, the scientific principles of producing blend polymeric composites and interpenetrating polymeric networks.

Determined were scientific fundamentals of forming polyurethane hybrid networks with silicate blocks and inorganic fillers formed simultaneously with polyurethane matrix, as well as epoxide nanohybrid networks with alumophosphate blocks, which provide polymeric materials with high sorption capacity, fire-resistance and adhesive strength. A method to synthesize binary cationic surfactant oligomers with various types of cationic center were worked out. The principles of structure-and-chemical and physical modification of urethane-containing polymers by synthetic and natural organic compounds were developed.

Research is going on into the synthesis of functional hyperbranched and heteroblocked polymers, polymers modification with inorganic and naturally renewable compounds, as well as into developing principles of producing polymeric nanocomposites.

Pathways of recycling polymeric waste are investigated with a view to environment protection.

The following science schools have been set up and work at the Institute:

– interphase phenomena in heterogenous polymeric systems (guided by NAS academician Yu. S. Lipatov);

– scientific principles of forming polymeric composites (guided by NAS academician Ye. V. Lebedev);

– scientific fundamentals of modifying polymers and their systems (guided by NAS corresponding member Yu. Yu. Kercha).

The Institute proposes for commercialization:

– adhesive compositions of the ‘Styk’ family;

– ‘Metakont’ conductive glue;

– adhesive compounds for spacecraft solar cells;

– varnish and paint materials for producing antifriction, chemical-resistant, waterproof and antistatic coatings;

– antifriction thermo-resistant coatings with high adhesion to ferrous and nonferrous metals;

– elastic composite materials based on liquid caoutchouc;

– anticorrosive and antifriction coatings for protecting metal surface;

– polymer compositions for construction and restoration;

– a multi-purpose water-based ionomer polyurethane dispersions;

– multi-layer film materials for means of personal protection against chemically active substances;

– a wood-polymer composite substituting industrial wood and thermoplastics;

– pollution-free presswork based on novel organic-inorganic binders;

– medical polymer materials;

– clot-resistant polyurethanes for coronary stents.