Vinylhydridosilsesquioxne: Synthesis and characterization of a potential filler material for vinyl‐containing polysiloxanes

Abstract This paper reports the synthesis and characterization of an organic silsesquioxane (SQ) containing Sivinyl and SiH groups named as vinylhydridosilsesquioxane (SQVH‐12). Detailed investigation of the structure of this organosilsesquioxane revealed that SQVH‐12 has a highly cross‐linked (polycyclic) SiO network of silsesquioxane with Sivinyl and SiH functional groups. Thermogravimetric analysis of the pyrolysis behavior of SQVH‐12 yielded a high percentage of ceramic residue (~92%) at 1200°C under an argon atmosphere. The presence of functional groups in SQVH‐12 and the high rate of ceramic residue highlights the potential usefulness of SQVH‐12 as a filler for vinyl‐containing polysiloxanes. Thus, further research of SQVH‐12 can find applications in a wide variety of areas such as additive manufacturing, protective coatings, and advanced composites.