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Muthamil Selvan T1, Titash Mondal1
1Rubber Technology Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India. titash@rtc.iitkgp.ac.in titash786@gmail.com.
Soft Matter
|June 23, 2021
Summary
Radiation curing offers an efficient method for processing high-performance polysiloxane polymers. This review explores radiation-curable polysiloxane synthesis and applications using UV, electron beam, and gamma radiation.
Area of Science:
- Polymer Science
- Materials Chemistry
Background:
- Polysiloxanes are high-performance specialty polymers valued for their unique properties and wide operational benefits.
- Effective utilization of polysiloxanes necessitates curing, traditionally achieved through addition, condensation, or peroxy-mediated methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the synthesis and curing methodologies of radiation-curable polysiloxanes.
- To highlight the advantages and applications of radiation-cured polysiloxanes.
Main Methods:
- Exploration of polysiloxane chemistry and synthesis of radiation-curable variants.
- Discussion of curing techniques utilizing ultraviolet (UV), electron beam (EB), and gamma radiation.
Main Results:
- Radiation curing offers faster processing, higher yields, and reduced toxic by-products compared to conventional methods.
- Radiation-curable polysiloxanes demonstrate significant potential across various industrial applications.
Conclusions:
- Radiation curing is a highly advantageous technique for polysiloxane processing.
- The development and application of radiation-curable polysiloxanes are expanding due to their efficiency and environmental benefits.
