Infrared absorption spectra of nanosized silica with organic additives

Abstract

The prospects of using of silica nanoparticles modified with urea-formaldehyde polymers which is obtained by sulfuric acid sol-gel technology are shown. The aim is a detailed research on the infrared absorption spectra of nanodispersed silica modified with urea-formaldehyde polymers with identification of the absorption bands of the spectrum. The method of infrared spectroscopy is used to research spectral characteristics of nanosized silica, urea-formaldehyde polymer and nanodispersed silica modified with urea-formaldehyde polymers in different ratio. It is found that interaction of initial ingredients occurs at the stage of phase formation in solutions in colloidal silica products containing urea-formaldehyde polymers. Organic components are localized on the surface of the globules and in the interglobular space. This result of such interaction is the physical and structural transformation of globular surfaces of silica and new chemical compounds formation. This allows to give to final product a variety of properties required for practical use in many industries.