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T. J. Gutiérrez (ed.), Reactive and Functional Polymers Volume One,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43403-8_13
Chapter 13
Synthetic Methods and Applications
of Functional and Reactive Silicone
Polymers
Kaleigh M. Ryan, Adam D. Drumm, Claire E. Martin,
Anna- Katharina Krumpfer, and Joseph W. Krumpfer
Abstract Siloxane polymers (widely known as silicones) are ubiquitous materials
with a wide range of applications, from pharmaceuticals and medical devices to
nautical sealants and high temperature lubricants. This is due to its robust and
advantageous properties as an inorganic-organic polymer, which differ widely from
traditional polyolefin materials. In this chapter, the unique and remarkable properties of siloxane polymers will be analyzed, as well as the synthetic strategies for the
preparation of traditional and functional silicones. An examination of the functions
of siloxane polymers and copolymers in various industries, such as polyurethane
foams and fluorosilicone lubricants, is presented. Traditional methods for crosslinking of siloxane polymers and the resulting coatings and bulk materials will be compared with recent advances in silicone coupling reactions, such as the
Piers-Rubinsztajn and ‘click’ reactions. Finally, we examine the new emerging
approach on the siloxane bond as a reactive functional group in its own right for the
preparation of advanced non-stick resins and surfaces.
Keywords Crosslinking · Hydrophobic · Silane · Siloxane · Surfactant
13.1 Introduction
Siloxane polymers, colloquially called ‘silicones’, are among the most commonplace and ubiquitous polymers in commercial and daily use (Rochow 1946; Post
1949; Brook 2000; Clarson and Semlyen 1993). Their diverse properties make them
excellent candidates for a large number of applications, including astronaut boots,
K. M. Ryan · A. D. Drumm · C. E. Martin · J. W. Krumpfer (*)
Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences, Pace University, Pleasantville, NY, USA
A.-K. Krumpfer
IBM Corporation, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
© Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
T. J. Gutiérrez (ed.), Reactive and Functional Polymers Volume One,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43403-8_13
Chapter 13
Synthetic Methods and Applications
of Functional and Reactive Silicone
Polymers
Kaleigh M. Ryan, Adam D. Drumm, Claire E. Martin,
Anna- Katharina Krumpfer, and Joseph W. Krumpfer
Abstract Siloxane polymers (widely known as silicones) are ubiquitous materials
with a wide range of applications, from pharmaceuticals and medical devices to
nautical sealants and high temperature lubricants. This is due to its robust and
advantageous properties as an inorganic-organic polymer, which differ widely from
traditional polyolefin materials. In this chapter, the unique and remarkable properties of siloxane polymers will be analyzed, as well as the synthetic strategies for the
preparation of traditional and functional silicones. An examination of the functions
of siloxane polymers and copolymers in various industries, such as polyurethane
foams and fluorosilicone lubricants, is presented. Traditional methods for crosslinking of siloxane polymers and the resulting coatings and bulk materials will be compared with recent advances in silicone coupling reactions, such as the
Piers-Rubinsztajn and ‘click’ reactions. Finally, we examine the new emerging
approach on the siloxane bond as a reactive functional group in its own right for the
preparation of advanced non-stick resins and surfaces.
Keywords Crosslinking · Hydrophobic · Silane · Siloxane · Surfactant
13.1 Introduction
Siloxane polymers, colloquially called ‘silicones’, are among the most commonplace and ubiquitous polymers in commercial and daily use (Rochow 1946; Post
1949; Brook 2000; Clarson and Semlyen 1993). Their diverse properties make them
excellent candidates for a large number of applications, including astronaut boots,
K. M. Ryan · A. D. Drumm · C. E. Martin · J. W. Krumpfer (*)
Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences, Pace University, Pleasantville, NY, USA
A.-K. Krumpfer
IBM Corporation, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA