The Synthesis of Hybrid Materials by the Blending of Polyhedral Oligosilsesquioxanes into Organic Polymers

Abstract

The study of organic/inorganic hybrid materials has become an increasingly widespread research focus. The advantage derived from such materials is the combining of two very different compounds which may result in something that bridges the performance gap between the two systems. We have previously reported such hybrid systems prepared by incorporating polyhedral oligosilsesquioxanes (POSS(TM)) into traditional organic polymers by the copolymerization of POSS(TM) monomers and organic monomers. This presentation will discuss a more convenient method of incorporating POSS(TM) into a polymer: the blending of POSS(TM) into organic polymers. The research discussion will focus on the development of the POSS(TM) macromers used in our studies as well as the POSS(TM) polymer blends synthesized. One important property enhancement observed is the increase in surface hardness for a POSS(TM)/polystyrene sample.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 17, 2000
Accession Number
ADA409240

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  • Andre Lee
  • Joseph Lichtenhan
  • Kevin Chaffee
  • Rusty L. Blanski
  • Shawn H. Phillips

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  • Air Force Research Laboratory

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  • Materials science

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  • Polymer Science and Technology
  • Systems Analysis and Design