Abstract:One of the main challenges in preparing ceramic-reinforced polymer nanocomposites is the agglomeration of nanoparticles. This problem has been solved by surface modification of nanoparticles. In this study, silica nanoparticles were modified with low-cost and environmentally-friendly stearic acid instead of high-cost silanes or hazardous fluorinated hydrocarbons. RTV-2 silicone rubber/SiO2 nanocomposite films containing 1wt% and 3wt% silica modified with stearic acid:silica ratios of 2:1 and 1:1 were prepared,… Show more
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