In situ polymerization of polyamide 66 nanocomposites utilizing interfacial polycondensation. III. Co-synthesis of silica nanocomposites via sol-gel chemistry

In situ co‐synthesis of nylon 66 (PA66)‐silica nanocomposites can be accomplished through sol–gel chemistry conducted simultaneously with the nylon polymerization. Unfunctionalized silica nanocomposites and bonded silica nanocomposites wherein the inorganic silica phase chemically couples to the nylon polymer through a functionalized silane are generated via the simultaneous initiation of synthesis reactions in the inorganic and organic species....