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Synthesis of Janus Au@BCP nanoparticles via UV light-initiated RAFT polymerization-induced self-assembly.

ABSTRACT: It is a great challenge to fabricate Janus inorganic/polymeric hybrid nanoparticles with both precisely controlled nanostructures and high yields. Herein, we report a new method to synthesize Janus Au@BCPs via UV light-initiated RAFT polymerization-induced self-assembly in situ at a high solid content. This strategy provides a promising alternative for achieving asymmetric hybrid nanoparticles with a controllable size, tunable morphology and convenient operation.

SUBMITTER: Liu Z

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9417084 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Synthesis of Janus Au@BCP nanoparticles via UV light-initiated RAFT polymerization-induced self-assembly.

Liu Zhenzhong Z Wu Chenglin C Fu Yabo Y Xu Xinlei X Ying Jialei J Sheng Jiansong J Huang Youju Y Ma Chunxin C Chen Tao T

Nanoscale advances 20201209 2

It is a great challenge to fabricate Janus inorganic/polymeric hybrid nanoparticles with both precisely controlled nanostructures and high yields. Herein, we report a new method to synthesize Janus Au@BCPs via UV light-initiated RAFT polymerization-induced self-assembly in situ at a high solid content. This strategy provides a promising alternative for achieving asymmetric hybrid nanoparticles with a controllable size, tunable morphology and convenient operation. ...[more]

PMID: 36131741

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