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Enhancement of adhesion between inorganic nanoparticles and polymeric matrix in nanocomposite by introducing polymeric thin film onto nanoparticles
Author(s) -
Cha SangHo,
Bae Joonwon,
Lee Kyung Jin
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
polymer engineering and science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.503
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1548-2634
pISSN - 0032-3888
DOI - 10.1002/pen.24031
Subject(s) - materials science , nanoparticle , nanocomposite , polymer , chemical engineering , thin film , indium tin oxide , polymerization , adhesion , nanometre , polymer nanocomposite , nanotechnology , polymer chemistry , composite material , engineering
Herein, we demonstrate an efficient pathway to improve both affinity and adhesion at interfaces between inorganic nanoparticles and organic polymer matrix by vapor phase incorporation of organic thin layers. The polymeric thin films with an average thickness of a few ∼tens of nanometers were introduced onto the surface of inorganic nanoparticle by vapor deposition polymerization method. Diverse polymers such as vinyl polymers and conducting polymers can be coated on the surface of indium tin oxide (ITO) nanoparticles with a relatively simple method. The polymer‐coated ITO nanoparticles showed improved‐compatibility with polymer matrix in nanocomposite owing to the improved adhesion because of the presence of intermediate polymeric layer. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 55:1906–1911, 2015. © 2014 Society of Plastics Engineers