Process for preparing redispersible surface-modified silicon dioxide particles

Abstract

Process for preparing surface-modified silicon dioxide particles with a mean particle diameter of at most 100 nm, comprising the steps of: a) providing a predispersion b) high-pressure grinding of the predispersion to form a dispersion c) removing the liquid phase of the dispersion, the predispersion comprising a1) surface-modified silicon dioxide particles which are at least partly aggregated, are bonded to the surface-modifying component via Si—O—Si bonds and still have reactive groups on their surface, a2) one or more organosilicon compounds which have at least one silicon-carbon bond and at least one functional group which can react with the reactive groups to form a covalent Si—O—Si bond, and a3) one or more solvents. Redispersible, surface-modified silicon dioxide particles obtainable by this process. Use of these in toner powders, silicone rubber, adhesives and scratch-resistance surface coatings.

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