Transparent polymer/silica hybrid gels

Lisa C. Klein; Christopher L. Beaudry; S. Yamazaki; Anna B. Wojcik

doi:10.1117/12.279831

29 July 1997 Transparent polymer/silica hybrid gels

Lisa C. Klein, Christopher L. Beaudry, S. Yamazaki, Anna B. Wojcik

Proceedings Volume 10290, Sol-Gel and Polymer Photonic Devices: A Critical Review; 1029004 (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.279831
Event: Optical Science, Engineering and Instrumentation '97, 1997, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Inorganic/organic gels are prepared by hydrolyzing silica-containing alkoxides. Organics are introduced either by functionalizing the silica chemical hybrids) or by dissolving organic polymer in the solvent (physical hybrids). When the organic is a linear polymer, such as poly(vinyl acetate) or poly(ethylene oxide), the interactions between the organic and inorganic components are largely through surface hydroxyl groups. These interactions are responsible for the degree of visible light transmission.

Citation Download Citation

Lisa C. Klein, Christopher L. Beaudry, S. Yamazaki, and Anna B. Wojcik "Transparent polymer/silica hybrid gels", Proc. SPIE 10290, Sol-Gel and Polymer Photonic Devices: A Critical Review, 1029004 (29 July 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.279831

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available