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Multifunctional inorganic/organic hybrid microgels

An overview of recent developments in synthesis, characterization, and application

Author: Matthias Karg

Published in: Colloid and Polymer Science | Issue 8/2012

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This review summarizes recent research dedicated to hybrid colloids combining inorganic nanoparticles and cross-linked polymer networks. We discuss aspects of synthesis, characterization, and application of systems with different morphologies and properties. Due to the large number of works in the field of composite materials, we focus on materials with responsive polymer components, which are dispersed in aqueous media.

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Title: Multifunctional inorganic/organic hybrid microgels
An overview of recent developments in synthesis, characterization, and application
Author: Matthias Karg
Publication date: 01-06-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Colloid and Polymer Science / Issue 8/2012
Print ISSN: 0303-402X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-1536
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00396-012-2644-8

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