Developments in Nanoscience: Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane (POSS) - Polymers

Abstract

This review is intended to cover the more recent advances in both structure-property relationships of polymers incorporating Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane(s) (POSS) nanostructured chemicals as well as space-survivability testing of POSS-polymers. The strategy employed for using POSS as building blocks is discussed in addition to current models and predictions pertaining to the ideal crystallite/aggregate size of the nanocomposite within the polymer matrix to provide maximum mechanical improvements. The oxidation and rapid formation of SiO2 during atomic oxygen testing leads to a passivating layer and conclusive proof of these phenomena is presented. Also a brief history of POSS is outlined to help readers understand how they relate to the recent boom in nanotechnology and their position in nanomaterials R&D.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 08, 2004
Accession Number
ADA422636

Entities

People

  • Sandra J. Tomczak
  • Shawn H. Phillips
  • Timothy S. Haddad

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Composite Materials
  • Copolymers
  • Crystal Structure
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Molecular Dynamics
  • Nanocomposites
  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanotechnology
  • Plastics
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Polymer Science and Technology
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Microelectronics
  • Space