splonem
Splonem is a synthetic polymeric material designed for high-temperature and high-stress applications. It is a cross-linked organosilicon network that combines inorganic robustness with organic tunability, resulting in a glassy solid with a favorable strength-to-weight ratio.
Its structure comprises silsesquioxane-like cages linked by aromatic or aliphatic organic spacers, enabling a three-dimensional network.
Splonem was first described in the late 1990s by a consortium of researchers at the Global Institute
Potential applications include aerospace heat shields, turbine component coatings, electrical insulation in high-temperature environments, and solid-state
Safety and environmental considerations focus on solvent handling, energy consumption during curing, and emissions from organosilicon