Organically modified silica

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008312",
  "term": "Organically modified silica",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A hybrid material consisting of a silica network that has been chemically modified by the incorporation of organic groups, either covalently bonded to the silicon atoms or entrapped within the silica matrix. This modification alters the surface properties and bulk characteristics of the silica. It is often prepared via sol-gel processing using organosilane precursors.",
  "synonyms": [
    "organically modified silicate"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "gel",
    "sol"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1816 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/organically-modified-silica/"
}