Surface Modification of ZrO2 Nanoparticles with Biosafe Coupling Agents, Preparation of Poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) Nanocomposites: Optical, Thermal, and Morphological Studies
Abstract:In this study, a series of green and environmental friendly nanocomposites (NCs) were prepared using poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP), citric acid, vitamin C, and ZrO 2 nanoparticles (NPs) as biosafe and biocompatible agents. To develop dispersion and interfacial compatibility of ZrO 2 NPs with PVP matrix, at first the surface of NPs was modified with citric acid and vitamin C. Then, the novel NCs were fabricated by adding various amounts of modified ZrO 2 NPs in the PVP matrix. All of the steps were performed wi… Show more
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