Abstract: A surface that is at least hydrophobic that is formed from a mixture that comprises a sol-gel that comprises an alkoxosilane precursor having a general formula of R?xSi(OR)4-x or (RO)3SiR?Si(OR)3, wherein R and R? are the same or different and comprise hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl, a substituted or unsubstituted or multiple ring aryl group, or a combination thereof, and R? is a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenylene, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynylene, a substituted or unsubstituted or multiple ring arylene group, or a combination thereof, and x is 1 or 2. Also, the surface has a topography that decreases a contact area between the surface and a water droplet thereon.

Abstract: Organosilicate compositions of variable charges, hydrophobicity, and porosity, and in particular organosilicate-based molecular filtration devices are disclosed.

Abstract: A porous glass composite material comprising at least one alkoxodisilane (precursor) having the general formula (or1)3Si-spacer-Si(OR2)3,wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and may be hydrogen; substituted and unsubstituted, branched and unbranched C1-20-Alkyls; substituted and unsubstituted, branched and unbranched C1-20-alkenyls; substituted and unsubstituted, branched and unbranched C1-20-alkynyls; substituted, unsubstituted, and multiple ring aryl groups; or combinations thereof; and water. Devices including he glass composite materials are also described. Examples include chromatographic and other separation media, drug delivery vehicles, and electric and mechanical actuators.

Abstract: A controlled release substance containing organosilica sol-gels is provided. The organosilica sol-gels may be further functionalized with amino groups to control the rate of release of encapsulated molecules. The controlled release substance may be utilized as a controlled release fabric care substance, including at least one active fabric care substance in a host matrix comprising an organosilica gel. The fabric care substance may be at least one of a protein, enzyme, fragrance, anti-static agent, fabric softener, dye, or detergent, and may be in bead form, particle form or powder form.

Abstract: A porous glass composite material comprising at least one alkoxodisilane (precursor) having the general formula (or1)3Si-spacer-Si(OR2)3,wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and may be hydrogen; substituted and unsubstituted, branched and unbranched C1-20-Alkyls; substituted and unsubstituted, branched and unbranched C1-20-alkenylis; substituted and unsubstituted, branched and unbranched C1-20-alkynyls; substituted, unsubstituted, and multiple ring aryl groups; or combinations thereof; and water. Devices including he glass composite materials are also described. Examples include chromatographic and other separation media, drug delivery vehicles, and electric and mechanical actuators.

Abstract: A porous glass composite material is prepared comprising a gel containing water and a polymeric network containing at least one alkoxosilane derivative having a group of alterable charge, a hydrophobic group and a hydrophilic group. The alkoxosilane derivative is preferably a derivative of an alkoxosilane having the general formula (OR1)3Si-spacer-Si(OR2)3, wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and may be hydrogen; substituted and unsubstituted, branched and unbranched C1-20-alkyls; substituted and unsubstituted, branched and unbranched C1-20-alkenyls; substituted and unsubstituted, branched and unbranched C1-20-alkynyls; substituted, unsubstituted, and multiple ring aryl groups; or combinations thereof; and water. Devices including the glass composite include chromatographic and other separation media, drug delivery vehicles, and electric and mechanical actuators.