Synthesis of SiO2-Coated Bi2S3/Poly(styrene) Nanocomposites by In-Situ Polymerization
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.
Keywords: BISMUTH SULPHIDE; NANOCOMPOSITES; NANOFIBERS; POLYMERIZATION; SILICA
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: February 1, 2006
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