Grant: Idea to Innovation
Brock University
$15,000.00
Market Assessment of Self-Healing Elastomers Formed at Room Temperature
EF 2024-25
Résumé
Plastic waste poses significant environmental concerns. Researchers at Brock University have developed patented, self-healing siloxane elastomers, representing a breakthrough in polymer chemistry. These materials can autonomously repair themselves at ambient temperatures (20°C to 30°C) using a reversible chemical reaction, creating a robust yet flexible material capable of having damage easily repaired. This approach significantly enhances the durability and reliability of siloxane elastomers in demanding applications. This technology advances polymeric materials by incorporating self-healing properties into siloxane elastomers, offering a reliable solution to damage and degradation, significantly extending the functional life and enhancing the performance of polymer-based products. We are proposing to undertake a market assessment to evaluate the commercial potential of this technology.
Programme
Idea to Innovation
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Ontario, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
Tel que publié
Application id
598155-2024
Name nom
Zelisko, Paul PM
Department département
Chemistry
Organization id
22
Institution établissement
Brock University
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2024
Competition year année de concours
2024
Award amount
15000
Program id
I2IPJ
Program name en
Idea to Innovation
Program name fr
De l'idée à l'innovation
Group en
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS
Group fr
PARTENARIATS DE RECHERCHE
Committee code
96
Committee name en
RPP Internal Decision Cttee
Committee name fr
Cté de décision interne - PPR
Area of application code
508
Area of application group en
Manufacturing processes and products
Area of application group fr
Procédés et produits industriels
Area of application en
Polymers, rubber and plastics
Area of application fr
Polymères, caoutchouc et plastiques
Research subject code
3751
Research subject group en
Polymer chemistry
Research subject group fr
Chimie des polymères
Research subject en
Polymer synthesis
Research subject fr
Synthèse des polymères
Field of research list names en
Not available
Field of research list names fr
Non disponible
Socioeconomic objective list names en
Not available
Socioeconomic objective list names fr
Non disponible
Application title
Market Assessment of Self-Healing Elastomers Formed at Room Temperature
Keywords
healable silicones; recycling silicones; room-temperature curing; silicone elastomers; silicone polymers; sustainability
Application summary
Plastic waste poses significant environmental concerns. Researchers at Brock University have developed patented, self-healing siloxane elastomers, representing a breakthrough in polymer chemistry. These materials can autonomously repair themselves at ambient temperatures (20°C to 30°C) using a reversible chemical reaction, creating a robust yet flexible material capable of having damage easily repaired. This approach significantly enhances the durability and reliability of siloxane elastomers in demanding applications. This technology advances polymeric materials by incorporating self-healing properties into siloxane elastomers, offering a reliable solution to damage and degradation, significantly extending the functional life and enhancing the performance of polymer-based products. We are proposing to undertake a market assessment to evaluate the commercial potential of this technology.
