1. Silsesquioxanes as models for silica surfaces
2. A large of array of monofunctionalized POSS molecules is commercially available (Hybrid Plastics, Inc.). The primary synthetic route involves corner-capping a trisilanol POSS precursor (see: Feher, F. J.; Budzichowski, T. A.; Blanski, R. L.; Weller, K. J.; Ziller, J. W.Organometallics1991,10, 2526) with a functionalized RSi(OMe)3reagent (where R can contain a wide range of organic functionalities).
3. For a compilation of papers that provide a broad overview of activity in the area of POSS materials see: Inorganic Hybrid Materials; Klein, L., De Guire, M., Lorraine, F., Mark, J., Eds.; MRS Symposium Series 576; Materials Research Society: Warrendale, PA 1999.
4. X-ray Characterizations of Polyethylene Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane Copolymers