From “Brittle” to “Tough”: End‑Phenyl‑Functionalized Silicone Oil Enables Performance Enhancement of Polycarbonate

2025-12-11 00:00

Polycarbonate (PC) It is an engineering plastic that boasts high impact strength, excellent transparency, dimensional stability, and suitability for a wide range of applications. However, PC also has certain drawbacks, such as poor melt flow, poor low-temperature toughness, and a tendency to develop stress‑induced cracking, which limit its use in some high‑end applications.

 
 

 

 

 

Phenyl-terminated modified silicone oil

 

Phenyl-terminated silicone oil [1] It is a modified silicone oil with a polysiloxane backbone and reactive phenolic hydroxyl groups at both ends. It retains the properties of polysiloxanes… High and low temperature resistance, weather resistance, flexibility, and low surface energy Moreover, the phenolic hydroxyl group imparts chemical reactivity, enabling it to react with the monomers of polycarbonate during the polymerization stage and thereby achieving modification of the polycarbonate. Enhance the PC’s melt index, thermal stability, low-temperature ductility, and hydrophobicity. etc., enabling the modified PC to be applied in New energy vehicle components, consumer electronics, and 5G communication devices and high-end sectors.

 
 

 

 
 

 

 

Cheersil 8700 Series

 

Targeting High-end modification of PC of precise requirements, Cheerchem Advanced Material has independently developed Cheersil 8700 Series Terminal Phenyl-Modified Silicone Oil , has established a rich and diversified product portfolio. Meanwhile, in response to the specific needs of different customers, Cheerchem Advanced Material has… Molecular design and sophisticated synthesis processes , achieve the product's Customization Production, offering customers choices that better align with their specific needs.

 

References

[1] Pang Xiaoyan. Synthesis of Phenolic Hydroxyl Silicone Oil and Its Copolymerization for Polycarbonate Modification [D]. Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, 2020.

 

 

 

About Cheerchem

 
 
 

 

Cheerchem Advanced Material It is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of functional organosilicon materials, lithium‑battery electrolyte additives, and electrolytes. The company has four subsidiaries: Shandong Cheerchem Advanced Material Co., Ltd., Fuzhou Cheerchem New Energy Materials Co., Ltd., Suzhou Qizhu New Materials Co., Ltd., and Hangzhou Sulong Materials Technology Co., Ltd. Its functional organosilicon product line boasts an annual production capacity of nearly 30,000 tons, capable of meeting diverse customer requirements.

Cheerchem Advanced Material consistently upholds the core values of “integrity and sincerity, dedication and pragmatism, and excellence through innovation,” focusing on delivering high‑end, premium, and cutting‑edge products. By harnessing green technology, we drive high‑quality development, create value for our customers, and bring vibrancy and distinction to the world!

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