Thiol-ene materials have seen great growth in the past decade, making them more interesting for various applications. As the field of thiol-ene research grows, the need for broadening the applicability of these materials has increased. Drawing on the advantages of UV-cured thiol-ene polymerizations, this research gives an overview of a two-stage modification technique that has allowed for an increase in the possible applications of thiol-ene networks as a result of covalently incorporating previously incompatible moieties into the network while retaining thermal properties such as T_g and rubbery modulus. The focus of this work will be silane modifications and their impact on properties such as free hole volume, light gas permeability, and static water contact angle. Applications include breathable coatings, contact lenses, and membranes.
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