3D printable tough silicone double networks

Thomas J. Wallin (), Leif-Erik Simonsen, Wenyang Pan, Kaiyang Wang, Emmanuel Giannelis, Robert F. Shepherd and Yiğit Mengüç ()
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Thomas J. Wallin: Facebook Reality Labs
Leif-Erik Simonsen: Facebook Reality Labs
Wenyang Pan: Cornell University
Kaiyang Wang: Cornell University
Emmanuel Giannelis: Cornell University
Robert F. Shepherd: Cornell University
Yiğit Mengüç: Facebook Reality Labs

Nature Communications, 2020, vol. 11, issue 1, 1-10

Abstract: Abstract Additive manufacturing permits innovative soft device architectures with micron resolution. The processing requirements, however, restrict the available materials, and joining chemically dissimilar components remains a challenge. Here we report silicone double networks (SilDNs) that participate in orthogonal crosslinking mechanisms—photocurable thiol-ene reactions and condensation reactions—to exercise independent control over both the shape forming process (3D printing) and final mechanical properties. SilDNs simultaneously possess low elastic modulus (E100%

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-17816-y

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