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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 February 2011
The covalent grafting of low-molecular weight poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) onto high surface silica nanoparticles (Cab-O-Sil EH5) has been accomplished by a multi-step reaction. Reaction involved PEG attachment by epoxide-terminated ring opening of a sylilation agent previously grafted. A maximum grafting density of 0.42 PEG per nm2 has been determined by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Differential scanning (DSC) calorimetry confirmed the modification of silica after reaction. Infra-Red (IR) analysis and Carbon-13 Magic Angle Spinning Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (13C MAS NMR) confirmed PEG fixation and opening of the epoxide ring.