Research Article

Incorporation of Nanohybrid Films of Silica into Recycled Polystyrene Matrix

Table 1

Degradation and glass transition temperatures and contact angle measurements of the studied materials.

MaterialDegradation temperature (°C)Glass transition temperature Tg (°C)Contact angle on glass

PS299.1954.3685.9623°
PSR346.5559.1782.0304°
PSF308.0462.0777.4712°
PSRF339.2459.7277.4712°
HPS221.4556.0881.5966°
HPSR318.5957.6087.6863°
HPSF338.0576.9988.1720°
HPSRF325.2665.2489.2098°
Substrate37.6262°