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ArticlePloS one2026

Thiol-functionalized ZrP reinforced poly(MMA-co-MI) nanocomposites: High optical transparency and superior thermal stability for optical coatings.

Shahrzad Jahangiri, Samira Sarikhani

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Shahrzad JahangiriDepartment of Chemistry, College of Science, Malek-ashtar University of Technology, Shahin-shahr, Islamic Republic of Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3380-7843
Samira SarikhaniDepartment of Chemistry, College of Science, Malek-ashtar University of Technology, Shahin-shahr, Islamic Republic of Iran.

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Abstract

This study presents novel transparent and thermally stable nanocomposites based on poly(methyl methacrylate-co-N-2-methyl-4-nitrophenylmaleimide) (P(MMA-co-MI)) reinforced with thiol-functionalized zirconium phosphate (ZrP-SH) nanofillers. The key innovation is the thiol modification of ZrP, which enhances interfacial interactions and ensures uniform dispersion at low loadings (≤1 wt%). The nanocomposites were prepared through solution blending and characterized using FTIR, XRD, SEM, TEM, TGA, DSC, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Compared to the neat copolymer, the nanocomposites demonstrated an approximately 30 °C increase in glass transition temperature (from 164.3 °C to 168.4 °C) and an increase in onset degradation temperature from 265 °C to about 297 °C while maintaining high optical transparency in the visible range at low filler contents. These silicon-free materials effectively address the trade-off between thermal stability and optical clarity, offering significant potential for advanced optical coatings, sensors, protective layers, and optoelectronic packaging applications.

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MaleimidesNanocompositesPolymethyl MethacrylateSulfhydryl CompoundsZirconiumSpectroscopy, Fourier Transform InfraredTemperatureMaleimidesPolymethyl MethacrylateSulfhydryl CompoundsZirconiumzirconium phosphate

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PMID42154760
PMCPMC13186326

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