The synthesis of organic-inorganic hybrids is an interesting approach as it offers the possibility of combining the advantages of organic polymer (elasticity, formability) and inorganic material (hardness, strength, high chemical resistance, and thermal stability). Gelatin-siloxane hybrid materials were prepared in the reaction of gelatin and organomodified silicones containing epoxy-and both epoxy-as well as fluoroalkyl groups. The hybrids obtained were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, proton nuclear magnetic resonance ( 1 H NMR) spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopic analysis. Thermal properties of the samples were evaluated by means of thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetric measurements, showing the influence of type and amount of organosilicon compound on thermal properties of the hybrid materials. The samples obtained with siloxane containing fluoroalkyl groups as well as with mixed siloxanes revealed higher thermal stability than unmodified gelatin. Glass transition temperatures of the hybrids occurred at lower values than for gelatin, exhibiting the plasticizing effect of the applied siloxanes. Enthalpy values of the hybrids decreased, indicating the changes in the helical structure of gelatin caused by the introduction of siloxane. C
Cellulose acetate butyrate nanocomposites synthesized via sol-gel method Summary -Novel hybrid nanocomposites were synthesized from modified cellulose acetate butyrate (MCAB) via sol-gel reaction at ambient temperature. The inorganic phase was introduced in situ by hydrolysis-condensation of tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) in different concentrations, using an acid catalyst, in the presence of organic polymer dissolved in acetone. Infrared spectroscopy (IR) was used to monitor modification of CAB and nanocomposites characterization. The silica network of obtained nanocomposites was characterized by solid state 29 Si NMR. Morphology of the samples and degree of dispersion of inorganic phase in the polymer matrix were investigated using atomic force microscopy (AFM). The organic-inorganic nanocomposites exhibit better mechanical properties than unmodified cellulose acetate butyrate.
Environmental degradability of novel organic-inorganic cellulose acetate butyrate hybrids obtained via solgel process was investigated. The degradation of hybrids was studied under marine exposure conditions in the Baltic Sea for a period of 25 weeks. The influence of characteristic parameters of sea water on the degree of degradation monitored by changes of weight and optical microscopy was discussed. The degraded samples were also examined by FT-IR spectroscopy. It has been established that the CAB/silica hybrids are more susceptible to biodegradation in sea water environment than pure cellulose acetate butyrate.
In this study novel organic-inorganic hybrid nanocomposites were synthesized from modified cellulose acetate propionate (MCAP) via sol-gel reaction at ambient temperature. The inorganic phase was introduced in situ by hydrolysis-condensation of tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) in different concentrations, under acid catalysis, in the presence of organic polymer dissolved in acetone. The chemical modification of CAP was monitored by infrared spectroscopy (IR). The nanocomposites structure was characterized by IR analysis and solid state29Si NMR studies. The spectral data revealed that organic and inorganic phases are linked through covalent bound. Surface morphology of the samples and the degree of dispersion of inorganic phase in the polymer matrix were investigated using atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The actual incorporation of the inorganic component into the hybrid nanocomposites was deducted from the residual weight according to thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).
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