| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 593030 | Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects | 2014 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
A photosensitive polyurethane was grafted onto the surface of silica particles using amine-isocyanate coupling reactions. The grafted PU chains enhanced the silica-PUA interfacial interaction and improved their compatibility, and this allowed a homogeneous dispersion of the small PU-silica clusters in the PUA matrix. The PU-silica nanoparticles functioned effectively as multifunctional cross-linkers as well as reinforcing fillers and significantly enhanced the Young's modulus, tensile strength, and thermal stability of PUA nanocomposites.
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Authors
Shengwen Zhang, Meng Guo, Zidong Chen, Qiu Hua Liu, Xiaoya Liu,