- An
elastomer is a
polymer with
viscoelasticity (i.e. both
viscosity and elasticity) and with weak
intermolecular forces,
generally low Young's modulus...
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Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE),
sometimes referred to as
thermoplastic rubbers (TPR), are a
class of
copolymers or a
physical mix of
polymers (usually...
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Dielectric elastomers (DEs) are
smart material systems that
produce large strains and are
promising for Soft robotics,
Artificial muscle, etc. They belong...
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crystal elastomers (LCEs) are
slightly crosslinked liquid crystalline polymer networks.
These materials combine the
entropy elasticity of an
elastomer with...
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Silicone rubber is an
elastomer composed of silicone—itself a polymer—containing
silicon together with carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Silicone rubbers...
- A
conductive elastomer is a form of
elastomer,
often natural rubber or
other rubber substitute, that is
manufactured to
conduct electricity. This is commonly...
- of
acrylic polymer was
reported by G. W. A.
Kahlbaum in 1880.
Acrylic elastomer is a
general term for a type of
synthetic rubber whose primary component...
- A
synthetic rubber is an
artificial elastomer. They are
polymers synthesized from
petroleum byproducts.
About 32 million
tonnes (35 million
short tons;...
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Polyether block amide or PEBA is a
thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). It is
known under the
tradename of PEBAX® (Arkema) and VESTAMID® E (Evonik Industries)...
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referenced when
discussing non-metallic
materials such as
adhesives and
elastomers (such as rubber). Recently,[when?] it has also been
referenced in metallurgy...
