Silicon, the basic constituent of silicone, is one of the most common and easily accessible elements on Earth. This availability, combined with the favorable properties of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) ...

Wearable electronics like fitness trackers and medical monitors are getting more powerful, but nonetheless, their tiny components generate heat that can’t easily escape through the soft, rubbery ...

Silicone rubber comes in solid and liquid types. Both have a similar basic structure, but need different cure and processing methods. Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) is a two-component system containing ...

A solution to injuries from slips and falls may be found underfoot -- literally. The footpads of geckos have hydrophilic (water-loving) mechanisms that allow the little animals to easily move over ...