Methylcellulose/SiO hybrids: sol-gel preparation and characterization by XRD, FTIR and AFM.

Methylcellulose (MC) / SiO organic / inorganic hybrid materials have been prepared from MC and methyltriethoxysilane or ethyltrimethoxysilane, and characterized by XRD, FTIR and AFM. XRD showed peak shifts. FTIR shows intermolecular hydrogen bonding between MC and SiO. AFM depicts surface roughness which depends on the silica precursor and MC content. [Figure not available: see fulltext.] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]