Influence of SiO2 Nanoaddition on the Self-Organization via UV-Polymerization of Acrylate Nanocomposites

In our research, we investigate a method of nanocomposite preparation based on self-organization processes due to the formation of a thick polymerizable shell around each nanoparticle and allowing one to get a uniform optical quasihomogeneous material. In the present work, we will study changes of t...

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Published inMolecular crystals and liquid crystals (Philadelphia, Pa. : 2003) Vol. 536; no. 1; pp. 10/[242] - 16/[248]
Main Authors Burunkova, J. A., Denisyuk, I. Yu, Arefieva, N. N., Semina, S. A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 01.01.2011
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Filled polymer
Light scattering
nanocomposite structure
Nanocomposites
nanocrystal
Nanomaterials
nanoparticle
Nanoparticles
Nanostructure
Polymerization
refractive index
Shells
Silicon dioxide
Sorption
UV-curable nanocomposite
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Summary:In our research, we investigate a method of nanocomposite preparation based on self-organization processes due to the formation of a thick polymerizable shell around each nanoparticle and allowing one to get a uniform optical quasihomogeneous material. In the present work, we will study changes of the optical and structural properties of polymer nanocomposites. An UV-curable active matrix was polymerized on the surface of SiO 2 nanoparticles. The set of structural modifications of polymeric nanocomposites were observed by using ASM, SEM, light scattering, and water sorption and by measuring the Brinell hardness. Hypotheses concerning the participation of nanoparticles in the photopolymerization are discussed.
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ISSN:1542-1406
1563-5287
DOI:10.1080/15421406.2011.538360