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Title: Final report for the designed synthesis of controlled degradative materials LDRD

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/751361· OSTI ID:751361

The main goal of this research was to develop degradable systems either by developing weaklink-containing polymers or identifying commercial polymeric systems which are easily degraded. In both cases, the degradation method involves environmentally friendly chemistries. The weaklinks are easily degradable fragments which are introduced either randomly or regularly in the polymer backbone or as crosslinking sites to make high molecular weight systems via branching. The authors targeted three general application areas: (1) non-lethal deterrents, (2) removable encapsulants, and (3) readily recyclable/environmentally friendly polymers for structural and thin film applications.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
751361
Report Number(s):
SAND2000-0240; TRN: AH200019%%59
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1 Feb 2000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English