Polymer-derived SiCN and SiOC ceramics-structure and energetics at the nanoscale

Gabriela Mera, Alexandra Navrotsky, Sabyasachi Sen, Hans Joachim Kleebe, Ralf Riedel

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Abstract

The complex nanodomain structure and energetic features of polymer-derived SiCN and SiOC ceramics have been investigated by multinuclear 1D and 2D solid-state NMR, micro-Raman, SAXS, XRD, HRTEM and oxidative high temperature oxide melt solution calorimetry, respectively. Structural models consistent with all these lines of evidence put emphasis on interconnected fractal domains stabilized by the mixed-bond-structure and interface bonding between nanodomains. The structural and thermodynamic role of hydrogen in the stabilization of interfacial bonding between the nanodomains in polysilylcarbodiimide-derived SiCN is reported as well.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3826-3836
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry A
Volume1
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 28 2013
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • General Materials Science

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