Abstract: A method of using metallized and nonmetallized nanostructured chemicals as surface and volume modification agents within polymers and on the surfaces of nano and macroscopic particulates and fillers. Because of their 0.5 nm-3.0 nm size, nanostructured chemicals can be utilized to greatly increase surface area, improve compatibility, and promote lubricity between surfaces at a length scale not previously attainable.

Abstract: A method of using metallized and nonmetallized nanostructured chemicals as surface and volume modification agents within polymers and on the surfaces of nano and macroscopic particulates and fillers. Because of their 0.5 nm-3.0 nm size, nanostructured chemicals can be utilized to greatly increase surface area, improve compatibility, and promote lubricity between surfaces at a length scale not previously attainable.

Abstract: A method of using metallized and nonmetallized nanostructured chemicals as surface and volume modification agents within polymers and on the surfaces of nano and macroscopic particulates and fillers. Because of their 0.5 nm-3.0 nm size, nanostructured chemicals can be utilized to greatly increase surface area, improve compatibility, and promote lubricity between surfaces at a length scale not previously attainable.

Abstract: Nanoscopic metallized and nonmetallized nanoscopic silicon containing agents including polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane and polyhedral oligomeric silicate provide radiation absorption and in situ formation of nanoscopic glass layers on material surfaces. These property improvements are useful in space-survivable materials, microelectronic packaging, and radiation absorptive paints, coatings and molded articles.

Abstract: A synthetic process for polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) and polyhedral oligomeric silicates (POS) produces silanol and siloxide molecules containing both olefinic groups and alkyl or aromatic groups. Olefin-bearing POSS silanol/siloxides are derivatized into a variety of chemical species while retaining the ability to further derivatize the silanol/siloxide.

Abstract: A method of using fluorinated-nanostructured POSS chemicals as alloying agents for the reinforcement of polymer microstructures, including polymer coils, domains, chains, and segments, at the molecular level. Because of their tailorable compatibility with nonfluorinated polymers, nanostructured chemicals can be readily and selectively incorporated into polymers by direct blending processes. The incorporation of a nanostructured chemical into a polymer favorably impacts a multitude of polymer physical properties. Properties most favorably improved are surface properties, such as lubricity, contact angle, water repellency, deicing, surface tension, and abrasion resistance. Improved surface properties may be useful for applications such as anti-icing surfaces, non-wetting surfaces, low friction surfaces, self cleaning. Other properties improved include time dependent mechanical and thermal properties such as heat distortion, creep, compression set, shrinkage, modulus, hardness and biological compatibility.

Abstract: Methods for continuous bulk production of polyolefin polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes and their amino, isocyanate, and alcohol derivatives using silane coupling agents as precursors.

Abstract: A method of using metallized and nonmetallized nanostructured chemicals as surface and volume modification agents within polymers and on the surfaces of nano and macroscopic particulates and fillers. Because of their 0.5 nm-3.0 nm size, nanostructured chemicals can be utilized to greatly increase surface area, improve compatibility, and promote lubricity between surfaces at a length scale not previously attainable.

Abstract: Metallized polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes and metallized polyhedral oligomeric silicates are used as cure promoters, catalysts, and alloying agents for the reinforcement of polymer microstructures, including polymer coils, domains, chains, and segments, at the molecular level. Because of their tailorable compatibility with polymers, polyhedral oligomeric metallosesquioxanes (POMS) can be readily and selectively incorporated into polymers by common mixing processes.

Abstract: A method of using metallized polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes as cure promoters and catalysts for polyurethanes.

Abstract: The use of nanostructured chemicals based on polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) and polyhedral oligomeric silicates (POS) are used to control porosity in organic and inorganic media. The precisely defined nanoscopic dimensions of this class of chemicals enables porosity to be both created (increased) or reduced (decreased) as desired. The thermal and chemical stability of the POSS/POS nanostructures and the ability of these nano-building blocks to be selectively placed or rationally assembled with both inorganic and organic material mediums allow tailoring of porosity.

Abstract: A method of using metallized and nonmetallized nanostructured chemicals as surface and volume modification agents within polymers and on the surfaces of nano and macroscopic particulates and fillers. Because of their 0.5 nm-3.0 nm size, nanostructured chemicals can be utilized to greatly increase surface area, improve compatibility, and promote lubricity between surfaces at a length scale not previously attainable.

Abstract: Nanoreinforced coatings with improved hydrophobicity, thermal stability, hardness, and durability have been developed from polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) reagents and resins. The nanoscopic dimensions and hybrid (organic/inorganic) composition of POSS reagents are particularly useful for coating fillers derived from minerals, metals, glasses, and polymeric materials.

Abstract: Metallized nanostructured chemicals are incorporated at the molecular level as alloying agents for the reinforcement of polymer microstructures, including polymer coils, domains, chains, and segments. Direct blending processes are effective because of the tailorable compatibility of the metallized nanostructured chemicals with polymers.

Abstract: A method of using olefin containing nanostructured chemicals and silanol containing nanostructured chemicals as high temperature resins is described. Vinyl containing nanostructured chemicals are particularity effective in thermosets as they control the motions of polymer chains, and segments, at the molecular level. Silanol containing nanostructured chemicals are particularity effective in thermosets containing polar groups as the silanol can enhance the reactivity of these groups. Because of their tailorable compatibility with fluorinated polymers, nanostructured chemicals can be readily and selectively incorporated into polymers by direct blending and polymerization processes. The incorporation of a nanostructured chemical into a polymer favorably impacts a multitude of polymer physical properties. Properties most favorably improved are heat distortion and flammability characteristics, permeability, optical properties, texture, feel and durability.

Abstract: A synthesis process for polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes using phosphazene superbases to produce in high yield a low resin content, solvent free, and trace metal free monomer suitable for use in microelectronic, biological, and medical applications involving polymerization, grafting, and alloying.

Abstract: This invention teaches the preparation and compositions of POSS nanostructured chemicals bearing a variety of onium-type surfactants. The surfactants serve as low-cost compatibilizing groups for polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane and polyhedral oligomeric silicate nanostructures with man-made polymer and biological systems. Variations of the surfactants also provide reactivity for the nanostructured chemicals with man-made and biological materials. The surfactant bearing nanostructured chemicals are useful as alloying agents is for controlling the structure and bulk physical properties of materials from the nanoscopic length scale. Alternately, the surfactants can be eliminated from the nanostructures to render the formation of nanoscopically dispersed silica particles.