Zinc oxide/polymethylmethacrylate composite microspheres by in situ suspension polymerization and their morphological study

Facile synthesis of hollow Sn–Co@PMMA nanospheres as high performance anodes for lithium-ion batteries via galvanic replacement reaction and in situ polymerization

“…In a recent study, Lee et al reported the use of graphene for the synthesis of PMMA nanocomposites by in situ emulsion polymerization [28]. Unlike usual cases, the in situ emulsion polymerization has a great advantage in the aspect of improving the regularity of contact surface between active materials and coating polymers [29]. Hence it could be a promising route for the production of polymer layered nanocomposites using for anode materials.…”

Surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization from TiO2 nanoparticles

“…In order to overcome this problem and to enhance the interaction at the interface, various methods such as chemical adsorption or grafting [7][8][9][10][11] and physical wrapping [12] have been used. Among them, the surface modification of nanoparticles by polymer grafting is considered an effective way to improve its dispersion in a solvent or a polymer matrix.…”

Surface Functionalized ZnO Particles Designed for the Use in Transparent Nanocomposites

“…[22] The development of an effective and simple procedure, however, which would allow the production of transparent UVprotective coatings on an industrial scale, is still a challenge since full compatibilization with a polymeric matrix has not yet been achieved. [17,[22][23][24] Herein, we report the application of easily accessible statistical amphiphilic copolymers as surfactants in the preparation of inorganic nanoparticles, respectively ZnO, via an inverse emulsion. Not only did we expect a stabilization effect on the particles but also an improved compatibilization of the nanoparticles with the polymer matrix due to the hydrophobic parts of the copolymers.…”