Research demonstrates improved hydrophilic properties in silicone elastomers using specific comonomers.
Addition cure PDMS utilized in microfluidics and medical devices is extremely hydrophobic. The simple addition of functional hydrophilic siloxane comonomers that can co-cure with PDMS results in reduction or elimination of hydrophobic behavior.
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