Macroporous materials by self-assembly of linear oligo(phenylsilsesquioxanes).

Materials with macroporous architecture were prepared in a template-free system using linear oligo(phenylsilsesquioxanes) (Ph-LPSQ), obtained in a two-step, one-pot, acid/base sol-gel method. The spontaneous self-assembly of silsesquioxane chains is governed by π-π interactions between side substitu...

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Main Authors: A. Kowalewska, M. Nowacka, T. Makowski
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Language:English
Published: Budapest University of Technology and Economics 2015-11-01
Series:eXPRESS Polymer Letters
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Online Access:http://www.expresspolymlett.com/letolt.php?file=EPL-0006098&mi=cd
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description Materials with macroporous architecture were prepared in a template-free system using linear oligo(phenylsilsesquioxanes) (Ph-LPSQ), obtained in a two-step, one-pot, acid/base sol-gel method. The spontaneous self-assembly of silsesquioxane chains is governed by π-π interactions between side substituents and facilitated by the backbone rigidity of the polymer. The porous structure of the material can be changed on adjusting the processing conditions (concentration of Ph-LPSQ solution, the ratio solvent/nonsolvent and rate of stirring during precipitation). Ph-LPSQ oligomers can be also used for modification of silica particles and preparation of interesting macro-mesoporous materials of narrow pore size. Morphology and properties of the polymer and self-assembled particles were characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopies, wide angle X-ray scattering (WAXS), scanning electron microscopy SEM, mercury intrusion porosimetry, fluorescence spectroscopy and dynamic light scattering.
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spelling doaj-art-a98504bd415c4c42baae0ecde096191f2025-08-20T03:34:53ZengBudapest University of Technology and EconomicseXPRESS Polymer Letters1788-618X2015-11-01911984100010.3144/expresspolymlett.2015.89Macroporous materials by self-assembly of linear oligo(phenylsilsesquioxanes).A. KowalewskaM. NowackaT. MakowskiMaterials with macroporous architecture were prepared in a template-free system using linear oligo(phenylsilsesquioxanes) (Ph-LPSQ), obtained in a two-step, one-pot, acid/base sol-gel method. The spontaneous self-assembly of silsesquioxane chains is governed by π-π interactions between side substituents and facilitated by the backbone rigidity of the polymer. The porous structure of the material can be changed on adjusting the processing conditions (concentration of Ph-LPSQ solution, the ratio solvent/nonsolvent and rate of stirring during precipitation). Ph-LPSQ oligomers can be also used for modification of silica particles and preparation of interesting macro-mesoporous materials of narrow pore size. Morphology and properties of the polymer and self-assembled particles were characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopies, wide angle X-ray scattering (WAXS), scanning electron microscopy SEM, mercury intrusion porosimetry, fluorescence spectroscopy and dynamic light scattering.http://www.expresspolymlett.com/letolt.php?file=EPL-0006098&mi=cdSmart polymersladder phenylsilsesquioxanesself-assemblymacroporous materials
spellingShingle A. Kowalewska
M. Nowacka
T. Makowski
Macroporous materials by self-assembly of linear oligo(phenylsilsesquioxanes).
eXPRESS Polymer Letters
Smart polymers
ladder phenylsilsesquioxanes
self-assembly
macroporous materials
title Macroporous materials by self-assembly of linear oligo(phenylsilsesquioxanes).
title_full Macroporous materials by self-assembly of linear oligo(phenylsilsesquioxanes).
title_fullStr Macroporous materials by self-assembly of linear oligo(phenylsilsesquioxanes).
title_full_unstemmed Macroporous materials by self-assembly of linear oligo(phenylsilsesquioxanes).
title_short Macroporous materials by self-assembly of linear oligo(phenylsilsesquioxanes).
title_sort macroporous materials by self assembly of linear oligo phenylsilsesquioxanes
topic Smart polymers
ladder phenylsilsesquioxanes
self-assembly
macroporous materials
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