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 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: Three processes for the manufacture of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) which utilize the action of bases that are capable of either attacking silicon or any compound that can react with a protic solvent (e.g. ROH, H2O etc.) and generate hydroxide [OH]?, alkoxide [RO]??, etc. The first process utilizes such bases to effectively redistribute the silicon-oxygen frameworks in polymeric silsesquioxanes [RSiO1.5]28 where ?=1-1,000,000 or higher into POSS nanostructures of formulas [(RSiO1.5)n?#, homoleptic, [(RXSiO1.5)n]?#, functionalized homoleptic, [(RSiO1.5)m(R?SiO1.5)n]?#, heteroleptic, and {(RSiO1.5)m(RXSiO1.0)n}?#, functionalized heteroleptic nanostructures. The second process utilizes base to aid in the formation of POSS nanostructures of formulas [(RSiO1.5)n]?# homoleptic and [(RSiO1.5)m(R?SiO1.5)n]?# heteroleptic and [(RSiO1.5)m(RXSiO1.

Abstract: Efficient processes have been developed for the cost effective functionalization of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane-silanols (POSS-Silanols) and for the manufacture of polyfunctional polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes. The processes utilize the action of bases or acids on silane coupling agents. The preferred process utilizes base to promote the silylation of POSS-Silanols of the formula [(RSiO1.5)n(R(HO)SiO1.0)m]?# with silane coupling agents to form POSS species with functionalized incompletely condensed nanostructures [(RSiO1.5)n(R(YSiR2O)SiO1.0)m]?# or functionalized completely condensed nanostructures [(RSiO1.5)n(YSiO1.5)1]?#. The process can alternately be conducted with acids. A second process utilizes base to alkylate POSS-Silanols with functionalized alkyl halides. A third related process utilizes base to react with silane coupling agents to form polyfunctional, fully condensed POSS species of formula [(YSiO1.5)n]?#. This process can also alternately be conducted under acidic conditions.

Abstract: Efficient processes have been developed for the cost effective functionalization of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane-silanols (POSS-Silanols) and for the manufacture of polyfunctional polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes. The processes utilize the action of bases or acids on silane coupling agents. The preferred process utilizes base to promote the silylation of POSS-Silanols of the formula [(RSiO1 5)n(R(HO)SiO1 0)m]&Sgr;# with silane coupling agents to form POSS species with functionalized incompletely condensed nanostructures [(RSiO1 5)n(R(YSiR2O)SiO1 0)m]&Sgr;# or functionalized completely condensed nanostructures [(RSiO1 5)n(YSiO1 5)1]&Sgr;#. The process can alternately be conducted with acids. A second process utilizes base to alkylate POSS-Silanols with functionalized alkyl halides. A third related process utilizes base to react with silane coupling agents to form polyfunctional, fully condensed POSS species of formula [(YSiO1.5)n]&Sgr;#.