| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1402075 | European Polymer Journal | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
We report on the preparation of a new class of polymer hydrogels obtained through the chemical crosslinking reaction of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and functionalized gold nanoparticles. Carboxylic group functionalized gold nanoparticles were synthesized, dispersed in a PVA matrix and allow to react with the hydroxyl groups of PVA at high temperature. FT-IR and swelling experiments carried out on the cross-linked samples confirmed that the crosslinking reaction took place. This is the first time, to our knowledge, that functionalized nanoparticles are used as chemical crosslinking agents.
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Authors
Maryluz Moreno, Rebeca Hernández, Daniel López,