Polymer microspheres stabilized by titania nanoparticles

Polymer microspheres stabilized by titania nanoparticles were synthesized using a two-step Pickering emulsion polymerization process, in which nanosized titania nanoparticles were used as solid emulsifiers and building blocks. It gives a simple but novel route for the fabrication of functional inorg...

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Published in:Materials letters 2006-12, Vol.60 (29), p.3731-3734
Main Authors: Liu, Yuyang, Chen, Xianqiong, Wang, Ronghua, Xin, J.H.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Composite materials
Nanocomposites
Polymers
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Summary:Polymer microspheres stabilized by titania nanoparticles were synthesized using a two-step Pickering emulsion polymerization process, in which nanosized titania nanoparticles were used as solid emulsifiers and building blocks. It gives a simple but novel route for the fabrication of functional inorganic/polymer hybrid materials with controlled microstructures. The final Pickering emulsion can be applied to various substrates forming continuous films with highly ordered nanosized to microsized TiO 2 protuberances across the films. Those films will have potential applications for photo-catalyst, water and air purification.
ISSN:0167-577X
1873-4979
DOI:10.1016/j.matlet.2006.03.098