Epoxide opening versus silica condensation during sol–gel hybrid biomaterial synthesis

…, F Nicotra, J Jiménez??Barbero, L Cipolla

Index: Gabrielli, Luca; Russo, Laura; Poveda, Ana; Jones, Julian R.; Nicotra, Francesco; Jimenez-Barbero, Jesus; Cipolla, Laura Chemistry - A European Journal, 2013 , vol. 19, # 24 p. 7856 - 7864

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Abstract

Abstract Hybrid organic–inorganic solids represent an important class of engineering materials, usually prepared by sol–gel processes by cross-reaction between organic and inorganic precursors. The choice of the two components and control of the reaction conditions (especially pH value) allow the synthesis of hybrid materials with novel properties and functionalities. 3-Glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GPTMS) is one of the most ...