New developments and directions in the area of elastomers and rubberlike elasticity

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2003-10
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  • 10.1002/masy.200351108
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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>There are number of important developments in the area of elastomeric polymers, including (i) network chains of controlled stiffness, (ii) model elastomers (including dangling‐chain networks), (iii) fluorosiloxane elastomers, (iv) new thermoplastic elastomers, (v) other new elastomers, (v) bimodal network chain‐length distributions, (vi) cross linking in solution or in a state of deformation, and (vii) gel collapse. Interesting elastomeric composites include those with (i) in‐situ generated ceramic‐like particles, (ii) ellipsoidal fillers, (iii) clay‐like layered fillers, (iv) polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) particles, (v) porous fillers, (vi) elastomeric domains modifying ceramics, and (vii) controlled interfaces. New characterization techniques are being developed for elastomers, and there have been new developments in elasticity theory and in elastomer processing. Some examples of societal aspects of relevance are (i) synthesis of elastomers in environmentally‐friendly solvents, (ii) biosynthesis, (iii), recyclability, (iv) improved adhesion to tire cords, and (v) better barrier properties in anti‐terrorism clothing. Educational topics include curriculum development, and mobile laboratories for elastomer experiments and demonstrations.</jats:p>

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