Summary: An organic‐inorganic hybrid material consisting of a 3‐(methacryloxy)propyl functionalized SiO2/MgO framework was synthesized. This hybrid was successfully reacted with styrene, butyl acrylate and butyl methacrylate via a free radical emulsion polymerization to form polymer composites. The polymer composites were investigated by means of FT‐IR spectroscopy, TGA, DSC and rheometry. It is shown that the polymer is linked covalently to the organic/inorganic hybrid. Although the polymer content is rather low, the composites exhibit a polymer‐like character and enhanced mechanical properties compared to the corresponding homopolymers.
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Summary: Different styrene‐ and acrylate‐based organic‐inorganic polymer composites incorporating magnesium hydroxide were successfully synthesized using MPTMS as a coupling agent and MgCl2 as an inorganic precursor. The polymer composites were prepared by free‐radical emulsion polymerization following different procedures. The samples were investigated by means of FT‐IR spectroscopy, XRD, TGA, DSC, and rheometry. It is shown that the preparation method does only affect the ratio of organic to inorganic component, but not the chemical structure of the composites. The obtained polymer composites consist of Mg(OH)2 particles which are linked covalently via MPTMS groups to the polymer backbone.Scheme of Mg(OH)2 crosslinked with MPTMS units as proposed for the emulsion polymer composite.magnified imageScheme of Mg(OH)2 crosslinked with MPTMS units as proposed for the emulsion polymer composite.
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