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Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane (POSS)-Containing Polymer Nanocomposites

Year: 2012

Type: review

Abstract: Hybrid materials with superior structural and functional properties can be obtained by incorporating nanofillers into polymer matrices. Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) nanoparticles have attracted much attention recently due to their nanometer size, the ease of which these particles can be incorporated into polymeric materials and the unique capability to reinforce polymers. We review here the state of POSS-containing polymer nanocomposites. We discuss the influence of the incorporation of POSS into polymer matrices via chemical cross-linking or physical blending on the structure of nanocomposites, as affected by surface functional groups, and the POSS concentration.

Source: Nanomaterials

DOI: 10.3390/nano2040445

Authors: Ebunoluwa Ayandele, Biswajit Sarkar, Paschalis Alexandridis

Institution: University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Language: English

Topic: Silicone and Siloxane Chemistry

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896

Funders: National Science Foundation, American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund, Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems