Fluorinated organically modified silicas (F-ORMOSILs) are unique organic-inorganic hybrid materials which have been extensively used for non-wetting surfaces and coatings. Our current research endeavors focus on developing new fluorinated monomers utilizing perfluorocyclopentene. The monomers were designed such that they contain terminal reactive groups, allowing them to easily be incorporated into organically modified silicas through the implementation of solution-gelation and hydrosilylation chemistries. The monomer synthesis and their use in the preparation of F-ORMOSILs; including silsesquioxanes, nano-metered sized silica particles, aerogels, and surfaces will be discussed in detail. Furthermore, the ability to synthetically post-modify the F-ORMOSILs and utilize them for hydrophobic coatings will be investigated.

Synthesis and applications of partially fluorinated organically modified silicas

251st National Meeting (2016)

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