Three-dimensional arrays in polymer nanocomposites

Authors
Kumacheva, E Kalinina, O Lilge, L
Citation
E. Kumacheva et al., Three-dimensional arrays in polymer nanocomposites, ADVAN MATER, 11(3), 1999, pp. 231
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary,"Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
ADVANCED MATERIALS
ISSN journal
09359648 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
0935-9648(19990211)11:3<231:TAIPN>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
The use of core-shell latex morphology is reported here to produce three-di mensionally ordered arrays of fluorescent nanoparticles in polymer composit e materials. With their soft, inert shells, the particles are easily ordere d into an array, after which heat treatment melts the soft shells to give a n array of nanoparticles in a transparent polymer matrix (see Figure).