Bridged polysilsesquioxanes: A molecular based approach for the synthesis of functional hybrid materials

Kenneth J. Shea, Douglas A. Loy

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Abstract

Bridged polysilsesquioxanes (BPS) are a family of hybrid organic-inorganic materials prepared by sol-gel polymerization of molecular building blocks that contain a variable organic component and at least two trifunctional silyl groups. The synthesis of functional BPS is presented. Dipropylene and diisobutylene carbonate-bridging groups are successfully used as masked hydroxyalkyl and allylic substituents in polysilsequioxane gels and the nature of the substituents is controlled through the surface modification of the gels prior to heat treatment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)505
Number of pages1
JournalAmerican Chemical Society, Polymer Preprints, Division of Polymer Chemistry
Volume41
Issue number1
StatePublished - Mar 2000
EventThe San Francisco Meeting - San Francisco, CA, USA
Duration: Mar 26 2000Mar 31 2000

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Polymers and Plastics

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