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Hydrophobic Fumed Silica (PDMS-Treated): Mechanism, Performance, and Prospects
To expand the application of fumed silica in highly polar systems, organic silicon-based modifiers are often used to impart hydrophobicity to its surface. Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), commonly known as silicone oil, is a linear organosilicon polymer characterized by excellent thermal stability, low surface energy, and good compatibility, making it an ideal hydrophobic modifier. During the modification process, PDMS interacts with the silanol groups on the surface of hydrophilic fumed silica through physical coating or chemical reactions...
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Hydrophobic Fumed Silica (DDS-Treated): Characteristics and Applications
Fumed silica, as an important functional filler, is produced by the hydrolysis of volatile chlorosilanes in a hydrogen-oxygen flame. It features nano-scale primary particles (typically 7-40nm), a high specific surface area (ranging from 30-450m²/g), and a highly developed agglomerated structure. However, hydrophilic fumed silica is rich in surface silanol groups (-OH), possessing strong polarity and hygroscopicity. In highly polar organic systems or environments sensitive to moisture, it tends to...
1 неделю назад
Hydrophobic Fumed Silica (HMDS-Treated): Mechanism, Performance, and Prospects
Fumed silica, also known as white carbon black, is a nano-scale amorphous silicon dioxide powder generated through the high-temperature hydrolysis of silicon halides (such as silicon tetrachloride) in a hydrogen-oxygen flame. However, the surface of untreated fumed silica is rich in hydrophilic hydroxyl groups, resulting in poor dispersibility in non-polar or weakly polar systems, which limits its application in hydrophobic systems. Therefore, the industry often employs organosilane modifiers for...
2 недели назад
How to Compare the Hydrophobicity of Hydrophobic Fumed Silica
In modern materials science and industrial applications, fumed silica is a vital inorganic nanomaterial. Valued for its high specific surface area, excellent dispersibility, and superior surface activity, it is extensively utilized across sectors including coatings, rubber, plastics, cosmetics, and electronic packaging. With technological advancement, the demand for functionalized modification of fumed silica has grown significantly. In particular, the precise regulation of its hydrophobicity has become a critical factor in enhancing the overall performance of materials...
4 недели назад
A Simple Guide to Testing Hydrophobicity of Fumed Silica
Fumed silica, commonly known as white carbon black, is an ultrafine nanopowder characterized by its small particle size and large specific surface area. As one of the most successfully industrialized nanomaterials, it boasts a wide range of applications. However, the abundant hydroxyl groups on its surface render it highly polar and prone to moisture adsorption, which impairs its dispersibility in polymer matrices. To address this, surface modification is essential to enhance its dispersibility and interfacial bonding in polymers, thereby broadening its application scope...
4 недели назад
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