Figure 1: Dual-Thermal and Photo-crosslinking of polymer chains for synthesis of versatile elastomer (IMAGE)

Nagoya Institute of Technology

Figure 1: Dual-Thermal and Photo-crosslinking of polymer chains for synthesis of versatile elastomer

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Scientists from Japan managed to develop an elastomer film with tunable elasticity using a two-step thermal and photo-induced cross-linking process that allowed for stiffness control based on the time of exposure to UV radiation.

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Courtesy: Mikihiro Hayashi from Nagoya Institute of Technology

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