Open AccessPMMA Coated BaF2:Er3+Nanoparticles via a Novel One-Step Reverse-Emulsion Polymerization Process
Author(s) -
Hongzhou Lian,
Lianshe Fu,
P. Andre,
Jun Lin
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
bulletin of the korean chemical society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.237
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1229-5949
pISSN - 0253-2964
DOI - 10.5012/bkcs.2013.34.8.2451
Subject(s) - emulsion polymerization , nanoparticle , polymerization , materials science , methyl methacrylate , emulsion , methacrylate , luminescence , phase (matter) , chemical engineering , coating , polymer chemistry , poly(methyl methacrylate) , polymer , nanotechnology , chemistry , organic chemistry , optoelectronics , composite material , engineering
Poly(methyl methaorylate) coated BaF2:Er3+ nanoparticles were prepared via a novel reverse-emulsion polymerization process using methyl methacrylate as continuous phase and water as dispersed phase. Preparation and coating of BaF2:Er3+ particles were processed in a single step. The resulting polymeric composites show the characteristic Er3+ luminescence at excitation of 980 mu and may have potential applications in amplified optical networks