Experimental and Molecular Simulation Study on the Effect of γ‐Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane‐Modified Nano Silica on the Mechanical and Dielectric Properties of Polyimide Composites

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Autori principali: Xinyue Hu, Hong Ruan, Yuqi Li
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Hong Ruan
Yuqi Li
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Yuqi Li
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Hong Ruan
Yuqi Li
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contents Experimental and Molecular Simulation Study on the Effect of γ‐Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane‐Modified Nano Silica on the Mechanical and Dielectric Properties of Polyimide Composites Xinyue Hu Hong Ruan Yuqi Li Polymer Composites ABSTRACT The synthesis of polyimides with low dielectric constants, high wear resistance, and excellent mechanical properties is crucial to expanding their applications in aerospace and microelectronics. This study employed γ‐aminopropyl triethoxysilane to modify the surface of silica, yielding a modified silica/polyimide nanocomposite (KSPI). Molecular dynamics simulations were conducted to evaluate the performance of the KSPI, incorporating the microstructural morphology and interface interaction energy changes. Results demonstrated that adding 0.5 wt.% APS‐modified silica improved interfacial bonding, as well as mechanical and tribological properties. Compared with pure polyimide, the tensile strength of KSPI increased by 35.99%, whereas the dielectric loss and wear rate decreased by 52.4% and 54.03%, respectively. Simulations comparing KSPI and silica/polyimide systems revealed a 24.15% reduction in the solubility parameter similarity coefficient R and a 77.02% decrease in the free volume for KSPI, indicating superior compatibility owing to its reaction with silica hydroxyl groups to form SiOSi bonds, reduce hydrophilicity, and inhibit agglomeration. γ‐aminopropyl triethoxysilane modification improves silica dispersion, enhancing the thermal resistance, tensile mechanical properties, and dielectric properties of the KSPI. This study established a robust preparation method for high‐performance polyimide composites and elucidated how interface compatibility regulates polyimide composite performance employing combined theoretical analysis and experimental validation. 10.1002/pc.70709 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor
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spellingShingle Experimental and Molecular Simulation Study on the Effect of γ‐Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane‐Modified Nano Silica on the Mechanical and Dielectric Properties of Polyimide Composites
Xinyue Hu
Hong Ruan
Yuqi Li
Polymer Composites
Experimental and Molecular Simulation Study on the Effect of γ‐Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane‐Modified Nano Silica on the Mechanical and Dielectric Properties of Polyimide Composites Xinyue Hu Hong Ruan Yuqi Li Polymer Composites ABSTRACT The synthesis of polyimides with low dielectric constants, high wear resistance, and excellent mechanical properties is crucial to expanding their applications in aerospace and microelectronics. This study employed γ‐aminopropyl triethoxysilane to modify the surface of silica, yielding a modified silica/polyimide nanocomposite (KSPI). Molecular dynamics simulations were conducted to evaluate the performance of the KSPI, incorporating the microstructural morphology and interface interaction energy changes. Results demonstrated that adding 0.5 wt.% APS‐modified silica improved interfacial bonding, as well as mechanical and tribological properties. Compared with pure polyimide, the tensile strength of KSPI increased by 35.99%, whereas the dielectric loss and wear rate decreased by 52.4% and 54.03%, respectively. Simulations comparing KSPI and silica/polyimide systems revealed a 24.15% reduction in the solubility parameter similarity coefficient R and a 77.02% decrease in the free volume for KSPI, indicating superior compatibility owing to its reaction with silica hydroxyl groups to form SiOSi bonds, reduce hydrophilicity, and inhibit agglomeration. γ‐aminopropyl triethoxysilane modification improves silica dispersion, enhancing the thermal resistance, tensile mechanical properties, and dielectric properties of the KSPI. This study established a robust preparation method for high‐performance polyimide composites and elucidated how interface compatibility regulates polyimide composite performance employing combined theoretical analysis and experimental validation. 10.1002/pc.70709 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor
title Experimental and Molecular Simulation Study on the Effect of γ‐Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane‐Modified Nano Silica on the Mechanical and Dielectric Properties of Polyimide Composites
topic Polymer Composites
url https://4spepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pc.70709