Organic–inorganic hybrid coating (poly(methyl methacrylate)/monodisperse silica)

Abstract Polymethylmethacrylate–silica hybrid coatings were prepared from methyl methacrylate and monodisperse colloidal silica prepared by the Stober method. The surfaces of the spheres were successfully modified by chemical reaction with 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate (TMSPM) to compatibilise the organic and inorganic components of the precursor solution mixture. The coatings were deposited by dip-coating on glass substrates. They result with good properties of homogeneity, optical transparence, hardness and adhesion.