| Title | Soft Poly(dimethylsiloxane) Elastomers from Architecture-Driven Entanglement Free Design |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2015 |
| Authors | LH Cai, TE Kodger, RE Guerra, AF Pegoraro, M Rubinstein, and DA Weitz |
| Journal | Adv Mater |
| Pagination | 5132 - 5140 |
| Date Published | 01/2015 |
| Abstract | Soft, solvent-free poly(dimethylsiloxane) elastomers are fabricated by a one-step process via crosslinking bottlebrush polymers. The bottlebrush architecture prevents the formation of entanglements, resulting in elastomers with precisely controllable low moduli from 1 to 100 kPa, below the lower limit of traditional elastomers; moreover, the solvent-free nature enables their negligible adhesiveness compared to commercially available silicone products of similar stiffness. |
| DOI | 10.1002/adma.201502771 |
| Short Title | Adv Mater |