Nanosilicon-based room temperature paints and adhesive coatings

摘要

A composite of the invention is a homogenous mixture of room temperature vulcanizing material or polymer and luminescent silicon nanoparticles. The composite can be formed into a film and can serve as a paint, adhesive, or coating, depending upon the material or polymer used. A preferred polymer is polyurethane. A method for forming a silicon nanoparticle and room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) material or polymer composite of the invention includes steps of providing silicon nanoparticles that were prepared in a solvent. The solvent is mixed with RTV or polymer precursors. The RTV or polymer components are permitted to cure. A preferred solvent is isopropynol alcohol.

主权项

1. A method for forming a silicon nanoparticle and room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) material or RTV polymer composite, the method comprising steps of:
providing a first mixture of silicon nanoparticles and a solvent, wherein the solvent comprises isopropynol; mixing the first mixture with RTV material or RTV polymer precursors to form a second mixture; and permitting the RTV material or RTV polymer components of the second mixture to cure.