Optically Active Poly(Amide-Imide)/Zinc Oxide Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Hydroxyphenyl Benzamide Segments: Compatibility by Using 3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane Coupling Agent

摘要

In this study, a new series of optically active poly(amide-imide)/zinc oxide hybrid nanocomposites were fabricated by the sonication-assisted method. The compatibility of the organic and inorganic parts was effectively improved by reducing in aggregation of nanoparticles by surface modification using the coupling agent. The coupling agent 3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane was selected to improve the compatibility between the polymer matrix and ZnO nanoparticles. Characterizations with FTIR spectroscopy, FE-SEM, X-ray diffraction and AFM confirm the success in synthesis of nanocomposites.