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Various nanocomposite systems have been synthesized by sol-gel routes. For this reason, prefabricated nanoparticles (SiO2 sols or boehmite powder) have been dispersed after surface modification in sol-gel-derived organically modified or polymeric ligand matrices. In all cases, a significant effect on dispersibility by surface modification could be observed. After curing, the mechanical or optical properties depend strongly on the dispersion and surface modification. Using these results, composites to be used in chip coupling and as hard coatings on polycarbonate and CR 39 have been developed.
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Schmidt, H., Geiter, E., Mennig, M. et al. The Sol-Gel Process for Nano-Technologies: New Nanocomposites with Interesting Optical and Mechanical Properties. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 13, 397–404 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008660909108
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