Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5363663 | Applied Surface Science | 2011 | 6 Pages |
In the present research, random copolymers based on triethoxyvinylsilane (TEVS) and styrene (St) are synthesized and structurally characterized. According to the reactivity ratios of the monomers determined by infrared analysis; St tends to form blocks whilst TEVS is expected to be incorporated as isolated units. A sample of poly(styrene-co-triethoxyvinylsilane) synthesized at low conversion using a monomer feeding ratio St:TEVS of 2:3 was used as macrosilane in the synthesis of polystyrene-g-silica particles. The grafting reaction was confirmed by infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and by the evaluation of the morphological characteristics of the hybrid particles.
Graphical abstractDownload full-size imageHighlights⺠Silica particles were grafted with poly(styrene-co-triethoxyvinylsilane). ⺠PS-g-silica particles presents high dispersability in organic solvents. ⺠We investigated the effect of the copolymers weight on the grafting density.