compatibility of the nanofiller particles with the polymer matrix plays a key role
[9]. A variety of polymers can be reinforced with POSS by attaching single or
multiple polymerizable groups to a POSS cage [11].
Many of the characteristic properties of polymers can be enhanced using
nanofillers. Incorporation of POSS into a polymer matrix can result in significant
improvements of physical and mechanical properties. Different morphologies of
the polymer nanocomposite systems affect these properties. In particular, the
addition of POSS into a polymer matrix can increase the glass transition temperature of the nanocomposite and increase the thermal decomposition temperature of
the reinforced POSS polymer system. What’s more, property enhancements of
polymers via POSS result: reduced flammability, extended temperature range,
increased oxygen permeability, enhanced blend miscibility and reduced viscosity
[13]. A recent nanocomposite review classified POSS as having zerodimensionality or a sphere-like structure. What’s more, these systems have the
Fig. 3 Synthesis scheme of POSS by hydrolytic condensation (Reprinted from [10])
Fig. 4 Typical structures of POSS cages: (a) trigonal prismatic (Si 6 O 9 ), (b) cubane (Si 8 O 12 ) cage,
(c) double five-ring (Si 10 O 15 ) cage, (d) double six-ring (Si 12 O 18 ) cage (Reprinted from [12])
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[9]. A variety of polymers can be reinforced with POSS by attaching single or
multiple polymerizable groups to a POSS cage [11].
Many of the characteristic properties of polymers can be enhanced using
nanofillers. Incorporation of POSS into a polymer matrix can result in significant
improvements of physical and mechanical properties. Different morphologies of
the polymer nanocomposite systems affect these properties. In particular, the
addition of POSS into a polymer matrix can increase the glass transition temperature of the nanocomposite and increase the thermal decomposition temperature of
the reinforced POSS polymer system. What’s more, property enhancements of
polymers via POSS result: reduced flammability, extended temperature range,
increased oxygen permeability, enhanced blend miscibility and reduced viscosity
[13]. A recent nanocomposite review classified POSS as having zerodimensionality or a sphere-like structure. What’s more, these systems have the
Fig. 3 Synthesis scheme of POSS by hydrolytic condensation (Reprinted from [10])
Fig. 4 Typical structures of POSS cages: (a) trigonal prismatic (Si 6 O 9 ), (b) cubane (Si 8 O 12 ) cage,
(c) double five-ring (Si 10 O 15 ) cage, (d) double six-ring (Si 12 O 18 ) cage (Reprinted from [12])
Nonlinear Viscoelasticity in Three Dimensional Filler Reinforced Rubber. . .
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