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

这个小型企业技术转移（STTR）第一阶段项目将展示利用“绿色化学”方法合成坚固、耐高温离子聚合物的可行性。坚固的耐高温离子聚合物是开发汽车、飞机、发动机和推进系统的高效结构部件所需要的。例如，新型空客380的复合材料用量占其结构重量的22%，而波音787的复合材料用量占其结构重量的50%。耐高温和防火是这些材料非常理想的特性。火灾的主要危害是有毒气体、烟雾和热量。产生危及生命的这些危害的程度取决于有毒物质释放热量的速度。该技术的广泛影响/商业潜力将是轻质耐高温涂层和结构部件；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、床垫、地毯、室内装潢和家具等家居用品，以及用于保护重要纸质文件（如债券、证券和股票证书、房地产产权和契约）的薄如纸的涂层。

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.