Synthesis of Silica Nanoparticles by Sol‐Gel: Size‐Dependent Properties, Surface Modification, and Applications in Silica‐Polymer Nanocomposites—A Review

Ab Rahman, Ismail; Padavettan, Vejayakumaran

doi:10.1155/2012/132424

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Synthesis of Silica Nanoparticles by Sol‐Gel: Size‐Dependent Properties, Surface Modification, and Applications in Silica‐Polymer Nanocomposites—A Review

Published in Journal of Nanomaterials • Jan 1, 2012

Authors:

Ismail Ab Rahman

Vejayakumaran Padavettan

Abstract

Application of silica nanoparticles as fillers in the preparation of nanocomposite of polymers has drawn much attention, due to the increased demand for new materials with improved thermal, mechanical, physical, and chemical properties. Recent developments in the synthesis of monodispersed, narrow‐s...

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Materials science

Nanocomposite

Surface modification

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