Silicone-epoxy block hybrid network to achieve high-performance and transparent polydimethylsiloxane materials
AbstractThe preparation of highly compatible polydimethylsiloxane/epoxy system has been a challenging task. Here, we designed and synthesized a vinyl-containing bifunctional epoxy resin, which was chemically bonded with polydimethylsiloxane by hydrosilylation. A silicone-epoxy block hybrid network with restricted micromorphology and outstanding macro-performance was formed. The phase separation scale of polydimethylsiloxane/epoxy system was strictly restricted by molecular structure design and the modified PDMS was transparent.