Michigan State University

Hybrid Plastics, Inc.

Andre Y Lee

Joseph D Lichtenhan

Joseph J Schwab

Shawn H Phillips

Karatholuvu N Subramanian

A composite composition and methods for making the composition, providing a metal matrix and dispersed inorganic oxide particles with a bound organofunctional group on a surface of the particles are described. A composite solder composition and methods for making and using the composition, providing a metal matrix and dispersed inorganic oxide particles with a bound organofunctional group on a surface of the particles are described. An apparatus comprising this composite solder composition is also described. In particular, organofunctional POSS, and POS, particles are described. The compositions provide cast metals and solders.

Composite metal matrix castings and solder compositions, and methods

A method of using nanostructured chemicals as alloying agents for the reinforcement of polymer microstructures, including polymer coils, domains, chains, and segments, at the molecular level. Because of their tailorable compatibility with polymers, nanostructured chemicals can be readily and selectively incorporated into polymers by direct blending processes. The incorporation of a nanostructured chemical into a polymer favorably impacts a multitude of polymer physical properties. Properties most favorably improved are time dependent mechanical and thermal properties such as heat distortion, creep, compression set, shrinkage, modulus, hardness and abrasion resistance. In addition to mechanical properties, other physical properties are favorably improved, including lower thermal conductivity, fire resistance, and improved oxygen permeability.

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Novi, MI, United States of America

Andre Y Lee