A unique surface-initiated property of nanoparticles and application for the synthesis of hybrid organic–inorganic nanoparticles
Abstract
We report a unique property of nanoparticles to initiate acrylic acid and acrylamide solution polymerization under low air pressure conditions. This property could be applied to synthesize a wide variety of hybrid organic–inorganic nanoparticles, which hold great promise for use in nanophotonics, catalysis, and medical applications.