Chemical Modification of Nanoporous Lyotropic Liquid Crystal Polymer Membranes to Improve Stretchability

Abstract

The overall goal of this collaborative research project with the Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (CCDC SC) was to perform fundamental research to demonstrate proof-of-concept that the nanoporous, cross-linked Type 1 bicontinuous cubic (QI) membrane system based on lyotropic liquid crystal (LLC) monomer 1 can be chemically modified to increase the degree of stretchability of the bulk material compared to the original formulation. The ultimate stretchability target was 20 percent reversible isotropic elongation in the (x-y) plane of prepared bulk films with retention of the QI nanostructure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 28, 2022
Accession Number
AD1221581

Entities

People

  • Douglas L Gin
  • Richard Noble

Organizations

  • University of Colorado Boulder

Tags

Readers

  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology
  • Polymer Science and Technology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene