Extended Data Fig. 7: Characterization of molecular sieves (MS) embedded in SIBS and SVS.
From: Hermetic stretchable seals enabled by a viscoplastic surface effect

a, Top-view SEM images of the SIBS surface embedded with 3A-type MS. b, SEM images after the sample in (a) has undergone 10,000 cycles of 100% stretch. c, d, SEM images of SIBS film embedded with MS particles during the stretch (c) and after recovery (d). Detachment of MS particles was observed in SIBS. e, f, Top-view and side-view SEM images of SVS embedded with 3A-type MS. g, h, SEM images of the SVS film with MS particles after undergoing 10,000 cycles of 100% stretch, showing no delamination. The inset image in (h) reveals that the MS particles were intimately covered by a thin skin layer, confirming the conformal adhesion due to the viscoplastic surface of SVS. i, Photographs of Scavenging SIBS and Scavenging SVS. The liquid layer was dyed for improved visibility. (i) Before pressing; (ii) After pressing with finger for 3 seconds; (iii) After 3 minutes of recovery from pressing.