Thermoresponsive Core-Shell Nanoparticles: Does Core Size Matter?

Nanoparticles grafted with a dense brush of hydrophilic polymers exhibit high colloidal stability. However, reversible aggregation can be triggered by an increase in temperature if the polymer is thermoresponsive, as the polymer shell partly loses its hydration. We investigate the role of nanopartic...

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Main Authors: Martina Schroffenegger, Erik Reimhult
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/11/9/1654