The materials science community celebrated a milestone breakthrough today with the official release of a new type of phenyl silicone elastic putty that combines high-damping buffering with active radiation shielding capabilities. Designed specifically for deep space exploration, this "smart armor" utilizes the unique lattice structure of methylphenylvinyl silicone rubber to effectively attenuate damage to precision electronic components caused by high-energy cosmic rays. The R&D team revealed that the putty not only maintains flexibility in vacuum environments approaching absolute zero but also incorporates microcapsule self-healing technology. When micro-cracks occur due to micrometeoroid impacts, the contained functionalized fluorosilicone oils (hydride/vinyl modified) are automatically released and cured, instantly repairing the damage. Field tests indicate that quantum sensors encapsulated with this putty showed a 60% increase in survival rates during simulated Martian surface radiation storms. This achievement is regarded as a key technical support for the 2026 "Mars Sample Return" mission, promising to completely resolve equipment failure issues in long-term deep space tasks.
Phenyl Elastomer IOTA BHTV 3036