In situ radical transfer addition polymerization of styrene from silica nanoparticles

P. Liu, W. M. Liu, Q. J. Xue

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Abstract

The in situ radical transfer addition polymerization of styrene from silica nanoparticles was carried out by the free radical polymerized of styrene in the presence of mercaptopropyl-modified silica nanoparticles as chain-transfer agent. The effects of the amount of the initiator, polymerizing temperature and polymerizing time on the convention of styrene (C) and the percentage of grafting were investigated. Results of elemental analysis, IR, X-ray photoelectron spectrometer and transmission electron microscope demonstrated that the desired polymer chains have been covalently bonded to the surface of the silica nanoparticles. A C of 42.56% and a PG of 38.10% could be achieved with the optimal condition. The polystyrene grafted silica nanoparticles could be separated and used as nanofiller for polymers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)267-271
Number of pages5
JournalEuropean Polymer Journal
Volume40
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2004
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • In situ radical transfer addition polymerization
  • Nanofiller
  • Polystyrene grafted silica nanoparticles (PS-SNs)

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