| abstract |
Methods of using acidic catalysts and basic catalysts are disclosed and generally involve hydrolysis and condensation reactions of silicon-based components. The method is useful for forming siloxane-modified metal oxide nanoparticles such as modified ZrO 2 nanoparticles. Products comprising siloxane-modified metal oxide nanoparticles, and siloxane-modified metal oxide nanoparticles, such as, but not limited to, light emitting diodes (LEDs), such as lenses or encapsulants for manufacturing various devices It can be used to form a variety of products. |