Abstract: Surface-modified silicon dioxide particles or silica sol preparable by reacting aqueous silica sol with at least one first modifier comprising at least one alkoxysilane and with at least one second modifier selected from the group consisting of halosilane, siloxane, and mixtures thereof, with water being removed before the reaction with the first or second modifier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a silicon dioxide dispersion that comprises a) an outer flowable phase containing 1) polymerizable monomers, oligomers and/or prepolymers that can be converted to polymers by non-radical reaction; and/or 2) polymers, and b) a disperse phase containing amorphous silicon dioxide. The inventive dispersion is characterized in that the average particle size dmax of the silicon dioxide as measured by small angle neutron scattering (SANS) is between 3 and 50 nm at a maximum half-width of the distribution curve of 1.5 dmax. Such a silicon dioxide dispersion can be easily manufactured even at higher concentrations of the disperse phase and can be used to produce polymer materials that have advantageous properties, especially advantageous mechanical properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymeric composition containing: a) at least one epoxy resin; b) at least one copolymer with groups, which react with epoxy resins, and with a glass transition temperature Tg of ?20° C. or lower, c) nanoparticles having a mean particle size dmax ranging from 5 to 150 nm that is measured by means of a small-angle neutron scattering (SANS). The inventive composition enables the production of adhesives, composite materials, coatings and casting compounds exhibiting improved mechanical properties, particularly improve impact strength.

Abstract: Modified phenolic resins and processes for producing these are described, as also are phenolic-resin formulations which comprise the modified phenolic resins, and processes for producing these. Specific uses of appropriate phenolic resins and, respectively, phenolic-resin formulations, and the use of block copolymers for producing phenolic resins, are also described.

Abstract: The object of the patent is to provide a modified reaction resin, comprising: a) at least one cyanate tester; b) at least one polyorganosiloxane contained in the reaction resin in finely distributed form. The thus modified reaction resin is stable for storage for long periods in non-cured form and can be cured to form duromers with advantageous mechanical characteristics.