Tough, Self-Healing Silicone Materials
University of California researchers have developed novel silicone materials that further extend the range of beneficial properties that are controllable. In particular, the novel UC method of vulcanizing/curing silicones introduces cross-linking agents that efficiently disperse fracture energy in response to stress and that are capable of self-healing after yielding to rupture or deformation. Cross-links in the UC silicones will reform after being broken by thermal or mechanical forces, but still provide excellent tear-resistance. Another interesting property of the UC silicones, in contrast to existing silicone materials, is that they can be processed into new shapes even after being cured. Because of these unique properties, UC silicones will likely offer improved performance and longevity for many new and existing silicone applications. Such applications might include advanced marine or biomedical adhesives, lightweight armors, protective, and/or decorative coatings, thermal insulators, optical and electronic components, satellites, and biomedical devices. Another important potential application of UC silicones involves physically or chemically responsive matrices for supporting other organic or inorganic components via dissolution, encapsulation, and/or covalent tethering.
Patent Number: US6783709B2
Application Number: US2002193533A
Inventor: Harreld, John H. | Wong, Michael S. | Hansma, Paul K. | Morse, Daniel E. | Stucky, Galen D.
Priority Date: 10 Jul 2002
Priority Number: US6783709B2
Application Date: 10 Jul 2002
Publication Date: 31 Aug 2004
IPC Current: B29C007316 | C08G007742
US Class: 26403622 | 2640361 | 525474 | 525919 | 528025 | 528026 | 528028
Assignee Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
Title: Self-healing organosiloxane materials containing reversible and energy-dispersive crosslinking domains
Usefulness: Self-healing organosiloxane materials containing reversible and energy-dispersive crosslinking domains
Summary: The crosslinked copolymeric material, which is a solid or gel, is used for recasting, and can be used as an active matrix by incorporating additional substances. It is also used for manufacture of adhesive, lightweight armor, protective and/or decorative coating, thermal insulator, optical component, electrical component, and biomedical device (all claimed). It can also be used for making advanced marine, sealant compounds and components, wear-resistant fibers and satellites.
Novelty: Crosslinked copolymeric material used to manufacture adhesive, has two copolymers having silicon component(s) attached to crosslinking components that interact to form noncovalent intermediate strength crosslinks within materials
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Background Siloxane- and organosiloxane-based materials (collectively termed "silicones") are ubiquitous in commercially available goods and high technology applications, often in the form of oils, rubbers, resins, and hard solids. Their general usefulness is due to their broad and tunable range of beneficial properties, such as their low dielectric constant, high thermomechanical stability, high biocompatibility, high optical transparency, and controllable hardness, porosity, and hydrophilicity. Moreover, silicones can be synthesized via low temperature processes that allow facile incorporation of organic components and molecular additives. Additional Technologies by these Inventors Tech ID/UC Case 10236/2001-409-0 Related Cases 2001-409-0
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