Hybridization of surface-modified metal nanoparticles and a resin

Author: Matsumoto Kazuaki   Tsuji Ryotaro   Yonemushi Yoshiharu   Yoshida Tatsushi  

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

ISSN: 1388-0764

Source: Journal of Nanoparticle Research, Vol.6, Iss.6, 2004-12, pp. : 649-659

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Abstract

Mercapto-terminated linear polymers, which were prepared by a reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) technique, were used to modify metal nanoparticle surfaces. Au and Ag nanoparticles which are approximately 3–6 nm were used. This modification resulted in easy dispersion of the nanoparticles in polymer resins by simple mixing. The quality of the dispersion was confirmed by UV–Vis spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy.