Abstract:
A toner composition including a colorant-polyester polymer having at least one colorant and at least one polyester resin, an optional non-colorant polyester polymer, an optional additional colorant, an optional wax, and an optional additive, where the colorant is covalently linked to some or all of the polyester resin and the polyester resin is obtained by polymerizing a lactone using an enzyme catalyst. Methods for preparing a toner composition including an emulsion aggregation process.
Abstract:
A process for making a latex emulsion suitable for use in a toner composition includes contacting at least one polyester resin optionally with an organic solvent to form a resin mixture, adding a primary amine, optionally a surfactant, and deionized water to the mixture.
Abstract:
A process for making a latex emulsion suitable for use in a toner composition includes contacting at least one amorphous polyester resin with an organic solvent to form a resin mixture, adding a neutralizing agent, and deionized water to the resin mixture, removing the solvent from the formed latex, separating the solvent from water, and recycling the solvent from the resin mixture for utilization in a subsequent phase inversion emulsion process.
Abstract:
A process for making a latex emulsion suitable for use in a toner composition includes contacting at least one amorphous polyester resin with an organic solvent to form a resin mixture, adding a neutralizing agent, and deionized water to the resin mixture, removing the solvent from the formed latex, separating the solvent from water, and recycling the solvent from the resin mixture for utilization in a subsequent phase inversion emulsion process.
Abstract:
A process for making a latex emulsion suitable for use in a toner composition includes contacting at least one polyester resin optionally with an organic solvent to form a resin mixture, adding a primary amine, optionally a surfactant, and deionized water to the mixture.
Abstract:
A process including contacting an alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant having an ammonium salt counter ion with a component to be emulsified or dispersed, wherein the alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant is substantially free of sodium salt counter ions such that the sodium content of the alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant is less than about 5,000 parts per million, and water to form a mixture; using the alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant to emulsify the component and form an emulsion; or using the alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant to disperse the component and form a dispersion.
Abstract:
A branched polyester suitable for use in solvent-free emulsification, the branched polyester having a first original weight average molecular weight before undergoing solvent-free emulsification and a second weight average molecular weight after undergoing solvent-free emulsification, wherein the branched polyester has a structure that limits degradation of the polyester during solvent-free emulsification to less than about 20 percent of the first original weight average molecular weight, wherein the branched polyester comprises a compound of the formula described.
Abstract:
A toner comprising a branched polyester suitable for use in solvent-free emulsification, the branched polyester having a first original weight average molecular weight before undergoing solvent-free emulsification and a second weight average molecular weight after undergoing solvent-free emulsification, wherein the branched polyester has a structure that limits degradation of the polyester during solvent-free emulsification to less than about 20 percent of the first original weight average molecular weight, wherein the branched polyester comprises a compound of the formula described; an optional wax, and an optional colorant.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides processes for producing toners. In embodiments, silica is added as a chelating agent during the toner production process contributing to enhanced triboelectric charging properties of the toner particles.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides processes for producing toners. In embodiments, silica is added as a chelating agent during the toner production process contributing to enhanced triboelectric charging properties of the toner particles.