Direct Synthesis of Poly(dimethylsiloxane) Copolymers with TPE-Properties via CuAAC (Click Chemistry)

Poly(dimethylsiloxane) copolymers were synthesized directly from AA/BB monomers employing a CuAAC reaction (click chemistry) in a polyaddition approach. Using organic dialkynes and oligo(siloxane)s end-functionalized with azide moieties it was possible to obtain siloxane-based copolymers with TPE properties by click chemistry for the first time. As seen from DSC experiments, properties were strongly dependent on the incorporated organic comonomer.