Business Opportunity Non-Confidential Disclosure Composite Materials of Interpenetrating Inorganic and Organic Networks UC Case No. B91-021 Scientists at the University of California at Berkeley have developed a novel and direct method of producing a variety of composite materials that combine the high compressive strength of inorganic glasses with the high tensile strength of organic polymers. By reinforcing an inorganic glass matrix with a three dimensional, cross-linked organic polymer network, a superior, optically transparent material is obtained. In this new method, the proper choice of polymer precursors and solvents allows polymerization of all components of the system.
Shrinkage is therefore no longer a problem because by-products are minimized.
This method can produce a wide variety of materials. The Regents of the University of California is seeking licensees to commercialize this technology, and welcomes your inquiries.