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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 25, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 07, 2008
Nicholas T. Tsui, Arlington, VA (US);
Edwin L. Thomas, Natick, MA (US);
Timothy M. Swager, Newton, MA (US);
Nicholas T. Tsui, Arlington, VA (US);
Edwin L. Thomas, Natick, MA (US);
Timothy M. Swager, Newton, MA (US);
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to polymeric materials having enhanced properties. In some cases, the materials may comprise polymers having shape-persistent portions which may enhance the mechanical properties of the material. The materials may exhibit higher stiffness or strength and ductility values, resulting in higher energy absorption and enhanced protection, as well as, longer lifetimes for product usage. In some cases, the materials may be optically transparent and lightweight, making them suitable for various applications including protective materials.