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Title: Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes (POSS) for Transparent Coatings: Material Properties and Applications.
Authors: Chen, Yujia1 (AUTHOR), Bian, Zhiwei1,2 (AUTHOR), Wei, Yunhao1,3 (AUTHOR), He, Xiaojie1,2 (AUTHOR), Lu, Xuemin1,2 (AUTHOR) xueminlu@sjtu.edu.cn, Lu, Qinghua1,3 (AUTHOR)
Source: Polymers (20734360). Nov2025, Vol. 17 Issue 22, p3050. 25p.
Subjects: Transparency (Optics), Optical coatings, Mechanical behavior of materials, High technology, Durability, Sustainable chemistry, Silicones
Abstract: Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) harness their molecularly precise organic–inorganic hybrid cage architecture to deliver hardness, scratch resistance, and programmable functionality for next-generation transparent coatings. Tailoring of solubility, thermal stability, mechanical robustness, electronic characteristics, and interfacial properties is achieved through strategic peripheral modifications enabled by versatile synthetic methodologies—spanning metal catalysis, metal-free routes, and selective bond activation. Advanced integration techniques, including covalent grafting, chemical crosslinking, UV–thermal dual curing, and in situ polymerization, ensure uniform dispersion while optimizing coating–substrate adhesion and network integrity. The resultant coatings exhibit exceptional optical transparency, mechanical durability, tunable electrical performance, thermal endurance, and engineered surface hydrophobicity. These synergistic attributes underpin transformative applications across critical domains: atomic-oxygen-resistant spacecraft shielding, UV-managing agricultural films, flame-retardant architectural claddings, mechanically adaptive foldable displays, and efficiency-enhanced energy devices. Future progress will prioritize sustainable synthesis pathways, emergent asymmetric cage architectures, and multifunctional designs targeting extreme-environment resilience, thereby expanding the frontier of high-performance transparent protective technologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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