Publications by authors named "Shinji Irifune"
Article Synopsis
- Waterproof and breathable membranes are in high demand for applications in textiles and medical protection but existing fluorinated options pose health and environmental risks.
- Researchers developed a new type of eco-friendly membrane using waterborne silicone-modified polyurethane that combines excellent elasticity, waterproofing, and breathability, achieved through innovative materials and processing techniques.
- The resulting membranes demonstrated impressive performance metrics, such as high elasticity (428% elongation at break) and strong water resistance, making them suitable for various applications like healthcare and protective textiles.
Silicone-modified polyurethane (PUSX) refers to the introduction of a silicone short chain into the polyurethane chain to make it have the dual properties of silicone and polyurethane (PU). It can be used in many fields, such as coatings, films, molding products, adhesives, and so on. The use of organic solvents to achieve the fiberization of silicone-modified polyurethane has been reported.
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