Polydimethylsiloxane
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is a widely used silicone-based polymer known for its flexibility, chemical stability, transparency, and biocompatibility. It belongs to the class of siloxane polymers, where the backbone consists of repeating –Si–O– (siloxane) bonds with methyl groups attached.
Chemical structure
Backbone: –[Si(CH₃)₂–O]ₙ–
Organic-inorganic hybrid polymer
Exists in forms ranging from low-viscosity fluids to rubbery elastomers
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