This study focuses on the synthesis of network polymers using free radical initiated thiol-ene reaction to create flexible and soft polymeric materials. Ionic liquid-based network polymers termed as "ionic gels," "ionic porous polymers," and PDMS-based elastomers and nanocomposites have been synthesized, and their physico-chemical properties along with 3D printability have been extensively studied. The structure-property relationship study of the synthesized network polymers demonstrated tunable mechanical and morphological aspects, while the sensing study revealed piezo-capacitive sensing characteristics.. These novel designable materials can find prospective scope in the fields of MEMS, microfluidics, and sensors.
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