Synthesis of a Novel Mesoporous Inorganic–Organic Hybrid and Its Application in Epoxy Resins

Abstract

A novel organic–inorganic hybrid particle (JF633-SBA-15A) was successfully prepared by solution blending method using hybrid hyperbranched polyether polyol (JF633) and surface-modified mesoporous (SBA-15). Further, JF633-SBA-15A/EP composites were fabricated by melt-blending method. The structure and morphology of JF633-SBA-15A were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetry analysis, nitrogen adsorption–desorption, and scanning electron microscopy. The mechanical and dynamic mechanical properties of JF633-SBA-15A/EP were also studied. The results demonstrated that the prepared JF633-SBA-15A hybrid particles had excellent thermal stability and unique mesoporous structural characteristics. Compared with pure EP, the maximum degradation temperature of the composites decreased and the thermal stability increased at high temperature. Notably, the JF633-SBA-15A/EP composite had better comprehensive performance. The impact strength and temperature of the glass transition (Tg) of JF633-SBA-15A/EP composites with 1.0 wt% JF633-SBA-15A increased by 32% and 23 °C, respectively. SEM images of the cross-section of the composite which reinforced with hybrid particles exhibited a rough surface and multiple dimples, indicating a ductile fracture.