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Multifunctional inorganic/organic hybrid microgels

An overview of recent developments in synthesis, characterization, and application

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This review summarizes recent research dedicated to hybrid colloids combining inorganic nanoparticles and cross-linked polymer networks. We discuss aspects of synthesis, characterization, and application of systems with different morphologies and properties. Due to the large number of works in the field of composite materials, we focus on materials with responsive polymer components, which are dispersed in aqueous media.

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The author likes to acknowledge T. Hellweg from the University of Bielefeld (Germany), P. Mulvaney from the University of Melbourne (Australia), and L.M. Liz.-Marzán from the University of Vigo (Spain) for the introduction to this fascinating field of research and the support during the last years.

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Karg, M. Multifunctional inorganic/organic hybrid microgels. Colloid Polym Sci 290, 673–688 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00396-012-2644-8

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