Synthesis of porous microspheres via self-assembly of monodisperse polymer nanospheres

H. Mouaziz, K. Lacki, A. Larsson, D.C. Sherrington

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Abstract

Conventional synthesis of porous spherical particulate polymer resins via suspension polymerisation involves a complex combination of processes (polymerisation, crosslinking, phase separation and microgel formation, microgel fusion and pore in-filling). We have now succeeded in producing porous polymer microspheres via the self-assembly of pre-formed monodisperse poly(styrene-co-methacrylic acid) latex particles (ca. 200 nm). The self-assembly is performed in suspension in toluene and is driven by the removal of water at ca. 105degreesC. This thermal process also induces contact fusion of the latex particles.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2421-2424
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry
Volume14
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004

Keywords

  • WELL-DEFINED SIZES
  • EMULSION DROPLETS
  • LATEX-PARTICLES
  • TEMPLATES
  • COLLOIDS
  • CRYSTALS
  • SHAPES
  • SILICA

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