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Low-temperature transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies were performed on polystyrene (PS, M w = 234 K) — Au nanoparticle composite thin films that were annealed up to 350°C under reduced pressure conditions. The composite thin films were prepared by wet chemical approach and the samples were then subsequently spin-coated on a carbon-coated copper grid for TEM measurements. TEM measurements were performed at liquid nitrogen temperatures to reduce the electron-beam-induced radiation damage. The results showed a marginal increase in Au nanoparticle diameter (2.3 nm–3.6 nm) and more importantly, an improved thermal stability of the polystyrene (PS) composite film much above its glass transition temperature.
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Bhatta, U.M., Khushalani, D. & Satyam, P.V. Thermal stability of gold-PS nanocomposites thin films. Bull Mater Sci 34, 595–599 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12034-011-0232-z
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