Abstract
Hybrids of poly(amide-6-b-ethylene oxide), Pebax®, and silica were prepared by using a sol-gel process. The inorganic phase was grown by hydrolysis-condensation of tetraethoxysilane, TEOS, by acid catalysis, in presence of Pebax/n-butanol or Pebax/formic acid:tetrahydrofuran (1:1 w/w). Pebax/silica hybrids, with different compositions, were obtained and characterized by stress-strain tests, dynamic-mechanical analysis, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron and scanning electron microscopy. The effect of the preparation conditions on the hybrid properties is discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 5705-5712 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Polymer |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Hybrid materials
- Organic-inorganic composite
- Poly(amide-6-b-ethylene oxide)/silica
- Sol-gel process
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Organic Chemistry