In situ synthesis of highly monodispersed nonaqueous small-sized silver nano-colloids and silver/polymer nanocomposites by ultraviolet photopolymerization

- Highly monodispersed (3.0-4.2 nm) nonaqueous small-sized (3.7 ± 0.1 nm) silver nano-colloids were obtained.
- Forming mechanism of the silver nanoparticles by this method is firstly proposed.
- The optimal experimental conditions for this method have been found.
- Silver/polymer nanocomposites can be easily formed by ultraviolet exposure.