Project Proposal

I. Project to be innovated

To present an innovation in the varied applications of polymers, bouncing

ball as an alternative vibration-damping, shock-absorbent housing to electronic
devices is presented in this project. Bouncing balls which were originally made of
natural rubber, though now are widely made of plastics and other polymers or even
treated leather, pose its major applications in the manufacture of toys. However,
with its potential for shock absorption, the proponents of this project would like to
extend its application to technology. The objective was to soften the polymers,
disorganize the hard phase, and broaden the soft segment glass transition
temperature while still allowing a rather broad use temperature range.