“…In addition to that, polycomponent nanoheterogeneous systems are more likely to meet the stricter requirements for new multifunctional materials. These materials show improved properties compared with homogeneous ones [7]. The production of organic–inorganic nanocomposite materials has attracted a great attention because of the fact that they can combine the features of both organic polymers and inorganic ceramics.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…To what extent one of these possibilities influence depends on the POSS nanoparticle molar fraction, the degree of compatibility with the polymer matrix, and the tendency of the POSS to form a separate crystalline phase. Thus, the global properties of the final material are closely related to the morphology obtained [7].…”
“…In addition to that, polycomponent nanoheterogeneous systems are more likely to meet the stricter requirements for new multifunctional materials. These materials show improved properties compared with homogeneous ones [7]. The production of organic–inorganic nanocomposite materials has attracted a great attention because of the fact that they can combine the features of both organic polymers and inorganic ceramics.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…To what extent one of these possibilities influence depends on the POSS nanoparticle molar fraction, the degree of compatibility with the polymer matrix, and the tendency of the POSS to form a separate crystalline phase. Thus, the global properties of the final material are closely related to the morphology obtained [7].…”
The epoxy-silica hybrids showing high T g and thermal stability are prepared by the non-aqueous sol-gel process initiated with borontriflouride monoethylamine. Tetramethoxysilane (TMOS) is used as a precursor of silica and 3-glycidyloxypropyl trimethoxysilane as a coupling agent to strengthen the interphase interaction with an epoxy matrix. The basic factors governing the nonaqueous sol-gel process are studied in order to reveal the formation-structure-properties relationships and to optimize the hybrid composition as well as conditions of the nonaqueous synthesis. The formation of the hybrid, its structure, thermomechanical properties and thermal stability are followed by chemorheology experiments, NMR, DMA and TGA. The most efficient reinforcement of the epoxy network is achieved by the combination of both alkoxysilanes, showing synergy effects. The hybrids with a low content ($10 wt %) of the in situ generated silica exhibit dramatic increase in T g and the high modulus, 335 MPa, up to the temperature 300 C.
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