Polymer hydrogels for stabilization of inorganic nanoparticles and their application in catalysis for degradation of toxic chemicals

Classification, synthesis, characterization, and applications of metal nanoparticle-containing hybrid microgels: a comprehensive review

“…Additionally, the easy recyclability (due to greater density) of these systems is another advantage. These systems can be further classified into two categories based on the incorporation of (i) monometallic nanoparticles 88 or (ii) bimetallic nanoparticles 89 in the core–shell microgels, as shown in Fig. 1(e).…”

Poly(methyl methacrylate‐co‐butyl acrylate) copolymer/Ag nanocomposites prepared by latex mixing for multifunctional coatings

“…In this approach, polymerstabilized systems applied in the process of chemical reduction have been a well-known medium for the fabrication of AgNPs to obtain long-term stability under aqueous conditions. [20][21][22][23] However, some reducing agents, that is, borohydride, are hazardous and toxic. [24][25][26] Therefore, it is imperative to develop a facile and eco-friendly approach for the synthesis of AgNPs.…”

“…In particular, chemical reduction in the presence of a stabilizer has been widely applied to the production of AgNPs. In this approach, polymer‐stabilized systems applied in the process of chemical reduction have been a well‐known medium for the fabrication of AgNPs to obtain long‐term stability under aqueous conditions 20–23 . However, some reducing agents, that is, borohydride, are hazardous and toxic 24–26 .…”