Abstract: Ionic liquid epoxide monomers that react with cross-linking agents to form polymers exhibiting high tensile and adhesive strengths are described. The polymers exhibit high tensile and adhesive strengths at extremely low temperatures and are stable at elevated temperatures. The polymer resins are particularly well-suited for use as adhesives, and in coatings, composites, and articles of manufacture.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 4, 2008
Date of Patent:
June 5, 2012
Assignees:
AZ Technology, Inc., The United States of America as represented by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventors:
Mark S. Paley, Rhonda S. Libb, Richard N. Grugel, Richard Ernest Boothe