STTR Phase I: Ring-Transmutation Metathesis Synthesis of Rugged, High Temperature Tolerant Ionic Polymers

这个小企业技术转移（STTR）第一阶段项目将证明利用“绿色化学”方法合成耐用、耐高温的离子聚合物的可行性。为了开发用于汽车、飞机、发动机和推进系统的高效结构部件，需要坚固的耐高温离子聚合物。例如，新的空中客车380在复合材料中使用了22%的结构重量，而波音787在复合材料中使用了50%的结构重量。耐高温和耐火性是这些材料非常理想的特性。火灾中的主要危险是有毒气体、烟雾和热量。这些危害的生命威胁程度取决于有毒物质的热释放速率。 这项技术的更广泛影响/商业潜力将是轻质和耐高温的涂层和结构部件;在制造过程中使用绿色化学方法将提高工人和公民的生活质量。所提出的离子聚合物可用于运输车辆、消防员服装、印刷电路板、电子和电气元件的机柜和外壳、建筑材料、家居用品如床垫、地毯、室内装饰品和家具，以及用于保护重要纸质文件如债券证券和股票证书、真实的房地产所有权和契约的纸薄涂层。

This Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I project will demonstrate the feasibility of synthesizing robust, high temperature resistant ionic polymers by utilizing "Green Chemistry" approach. Robust high temperature tolerant ionic polymers are needed for the development of efficient structural components for automobiles, aircrafts, engines and propulsion systems. For example, the new Airbus 380 is using 22% of its structural weight in composite while the Boeing 787 is using 50% of its structural weight in composites. Resistance to high temperature and fire are highly desirable characteristics of these materials. The primary hazards during fires are toxic gases, smoke and heat. Production of life threatening levels of these hazards depends on the rate of heat release of toxic materials. The broader impact/commercial potential from this technology will be a lightweight and high temperature resistant coatings and structural components; the use of green chemistry approach in the manufacturing process will enhance the quality of life for workers and citizens in general. The proposed ionic polymers can be used in transportation vehicles, firefighter garments, printed circuit board, cabinets and housing for electronic and electrical components, construction materials, household items such as mattresses, carpets, upholstery and furniture, and paper-thin coating for protecting important paper documents such as bonds securities and stock certificates, real estate titles and deeds.