Unsaturated Carbosilane and Carbosiloxane Polymers Possessing the Reactive Si-C1 Bond.

Abstract

The objective of this research has been broadened from simply producing a highly solvent resistant thermoplastic elastomer for military use to producing a polymer backbone that can be used both as an elastomer as well as for other materials. The idea is to create a "common denominator polymer backbone" that can be applied in many ways. Specifically, the intent is to improve upon existing materials such as butyl rubber in terms processability, recyclability, durability and elasticity. Broadening the scope of this reaction would streamline the Army's materials inventory. Potential applications such as mounting structures for military vehicles, conformable seals, flexible fuel cells and the like are all possible applications for this chemistry.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 26, 2000
Accession Number
ADA379073

Entities

People

  • K. B. Wagener

Organizations

  • University of Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Butyl Rubber
  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Elastomers
  • Fuel Cells
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Military Vehicles
  • Plastics
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Polymeric Films
  • Polymers
  • Resilience
  • Rubber
  • Scientists
  • Spine

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Polymer Science and Technology
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology