Disassembly of Elastomers: Poly(olefin sulfone)−Silicones with Switchable Mechanical Properties

TitleDisassembly of Elastomers: Poly(olefin sulfone)−Silicones with Switchable Mechanical Properties
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2010
AuthorsLobez, JM, Swager, TM
JournalMacromolecules
Volume43
Pagination10422–10426
Date Publisheddec
ISSN0024-9297
Keywordspolyolefin polysulfone silicone degrdn mech proper
Abstract

An elastomeric polymer composite that can be disassembled at will into its individual components when exposed to mild bases is presented. The composite is formed of a poly(olefin sulfone) and a silicone bound together using \"click\" chem. The mech. properties of the composites can be varied depending on their formulation. Its base-triggered decompn. is advantageous from the point of view of composite recycling and controlled release of chems. [on SciFinder(R)]
URLhttp://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ma101980j
DOI10.1021/ma101980j