Recent progress in fabrication and application of polydimethylsiloxane sponges

D Zhu, S Handschuh-Wang, X Zhou - Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2017 - pubs.rsc.org
Owing to their structural advantages in comparison with bulk polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS),
porous 3D substrates, which are also known as PDMS sponges, possess immense potential …

A review on physical foaming of thermoplastic and vulcanized elastomers

W Zhai, J Jiang, CB Park - Polymer Reviews, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Elastomer foams have been widely used in many applications and have shown potential in
some advanced fields because of their excellent flexibility. Elastomers foamed with a …

Self‐adhesive polydimethylsiloxane foam materials decorated with MXene/cellulose nanofiber interconnected network for versatile functionalities

HY Chen, ZY Chen, M Mao, YY Wu… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Polydimethylsiloxanes (PDMS) foam as one of next‐generation polymer foam materials
shows poor surface adhesion and limited functionality, which greatly restricts its potential …

[HTML][HTML] Restricted assembly of ultralow loading of graphene oxide for lightweight, mechanically flexible and flame retardant polydimethylsiloxane foam composites

BF Guo, PH Wang, CF Cao, ZH Qu, LY Lv… - Composites Part B …, 2022 - Elsevier
Lightweight, mechanically flexible and flame retardant polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) foam
materials modified with low content of nano-fillers are highly needed for versatile …

NiTi-layered double hydroxide nanosheets toward high-efficiency flame retardancy and smoke suppression for silicone foam

LL Zhou, WX Li, HB Zhao, JS Wang, B Zhao - Polymer Degradation and …, 2022 - Elsevier
There is a need for further enhancing fire safety of silicone foam (SiF) due to its
popularization and application in aircraft and the latest generation of high-speed train. We …

One-step and green synthesis of lightweight, mechanically flexible and flame-retardant polydimethylsiloxane foam nanocomposites via surface-assembling ultralow …

CF Cao, PH Wang, JW Zhang, KY Guo, Y Li… - Chemical Engineering …, 2020 - Elsevier
Lightweight polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) foam materials with outstanding mechanical
flexibility and high-temperature stability as well as excellent flame resistance are attractive …

In situ reactive self-assembly of a graphene oxide nano-coating in polymer foam materials with synergistic fire shielding properties

Y Li, CF Cao, SN Li, NJ Huang, M Mao… - Journal of materials …, 2019 - pubs.rsc.org
Lightweight polymer foam materials that are resilient and flame retardants are required in
various practical applications. However, it has remained a great challenge to realize high …

Foaming behavior regulation of silicone rubber via evolution of crosslinked structure

B Wang, W Tang, F Zou, S Liu, G Li, X Liao - Sustainable Materials and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The cellular structure and foam density of silicone rubber foam are known to be influenced
by its rheological behavior, which could be adjusted by crosslinked density and crosslinked …

Silicone-based bioscaffolds for cellular therapies

M Razavi, R Primavera, A Vykunta… - Materials Science and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Cellular therapy, whereby cells are transplanted to replace or repair damaged tissues and/or
cells, is now becoming a viable therapeutic option to treat many human diseases. Silicones …

Anhydrous formation of foamed silicone elastomers using the Piers–Rubinsztajn reaction

JB Grande, AS Fawcett, AJ McLaughlin, F Gonzaga… - Polymer, 2012 - Elsevier
Elastomeric silicone foams are generally produced by the generation of hydrogen through
reaction of Si-H groups with active hydrogen compounds, including water and alcohols, in a …