“…3 In addition, these materials also tend to have good chemical stability, low toxicity, optical clarity, and oxidative resistance. 4 Because of their versatility, PDMS polymers, typically in the form of high molar mass fluids or cross-linked network elastomers, have been used in many research and commercial applications, such as sealants, microfluidics, potting compounds, electronic encapsulants, 5 microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), 6 insulators, medical devices, 7 and cushions. 8 Unmodified polysiloxane networks generally possess poor mechanical properties, exhibiting low tensile strength and minimal elongation prior to breakage; they tend to be brittle and typically fail easily under shear or compression.…”