Data from: Fast formation of a supramolecular ion gel/solvoplastic elastomer with excellent stretchability

This study describes a simple yet efficient approach for the preparation
of an ionic gel that is also elastomeric in its solid state bulk form. A
series of poly(2-(Diethylamino)ethyl methacrylate-co-Lauryl methacrylate)
P(DMAEMA-co-LMA) copolymer were synthesized first by radical
polymerization. Quaternization of the PDMAEMA component in THF enables the
formation of supramolecular network, gave rise to an ion gel. An elastomer
with an elongation at break of over 600 % was obtained from the gel. The
elastomer, connected by supramolecular ionic crosslinks, is solvoplastic
in certain solvent. The simple yet efficient approach of the formation of
ion-gel and the dried elastomer allows fast preparation of both gel-like
and solid-state elastic materials for various applications where
recyclability are required.