Abstract
New nanocomposites containing silica-coated Bi2S3 nanofibers were synthesised by in situ polymerization using two distinct synthetic strategies: emulsion and suspension polymerization. Transmission and scanning electron microscopy of the nanocomposite particles showed that in both cases the Bi2S3/SiO2 nanoparticles were densely coated with poly(styrene). In situ emulsion polymerization afforded nanocomposites in which the nanofibers were coated with polymer spheres whilst suspension polymerization gives rise to a homogeneous polymer layer coat. The morphology of the poly(styrene) coating observed is discussed considering the surface modification of the nanofibers and the polymerization technique involved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 414-420 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |