Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT) Copolymerization of Fluoroalkyl Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane (F-POSS) Macromers (Postprint)

Abstract

Reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization techniques were used to copolymerize an F-POSS macromere with methyl methacrylate (MMA) to produce novel copolymers that possess excellent wetting-resistant behaviour and are the first examples of covalently bound F-POSS nanocomposites for improved surface robustness. These F-POSS/MMA copolymers have also been used to coat cotton fabrics, resulting in both superhydrophobic and oleophobic behaviour.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 25, 2013
Accession Number
ADA608771

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  • Christopher M. Sahagun
  • Joseph M Mabry
  • Michael W. Duff
  • Olawale B. Lawal
  • Scott T Iacono
  • Sean M. Ramirez
  • Yvonne J. Diaz

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Alkenes
  • Chemistry
  • Copolymers
  • Fragmentation
  • Hydrophobic Properties
  • Macromolecules
  • Materials
  • Methacrylates
  • Military Research
  • Molecular Weight
  • Nanocomposites
  • Oleophobic Properties
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Polymerization
  • Polymers

Readers

  • Polymer Science and Technology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics