Poly(methyl methacrylate‐co‐butyl acrylate) copolymer/Ag nanocomposites prepared by latex mixing for multifunctional coatings
Hui Li,
Rong Luo,
Jianbo Qu
Abstract:Inspired by mussel chemistry, we presented a facile and eco‐friendly method to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using dopamine as a reductant and stabilizer. The synthesized AgNPs as an antibacterial agent and photothermal filler were further introduced to random copolymers of methyl methacrylate and butyl acrylate (MMA‐co‐BA) via latex mixing. The morphology and structure of the formed AgNPs were confirmed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV–Vis spectrum, and x‐ray powder diffraction (XRD). T… Show more
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