Characterization of magnetite nanoparticle/polymer nanocomposite materials in gel and dry state

A. Campanella, O. Holderer, K. N. Raftopoulos, C. M. Papadakis, M. P. Staropoli, M. S. Appavou, P. Müller-Buschbaum, H. Frielinghaus

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Abstract

We present the characterization of nanocomposite materials made from functionalized magnetite nanoparticles and HEUR amphiphilic polymers in the gel and dry states. The hydrophobically modified particles are mainly associated with the two hydrophobic end-groups of the polymer. One part of this study focuses on the polymeric state and dynamics, that are governed by the polymeric network through amphiphilic interactions forming a gel in the wet state and microphase separated system in the dry state. Apart from the network, the particles seem to be well distributed at concentrations below 1%wt, while strong clustering is observed at higher concentrations. The magnetic response of the dry nanocomposite shows super-paramagnetic behavior with a blocking temperature of ca. 25K.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication16th International Conference on Nanotechnology - IEEE NANO 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages446-447
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781509039142
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Nov 2016
Event16th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology - IEEE NANO 2016 - Sendai, Japan
Duration: 22 Aug 201625 Aug 2016

Publication series

Name16th International Conference on Nanotechnology - IEEE NANO 2016

Conference

Conference16th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology - IEEE NANO 2016
Country/TerritoryJapan
CitySendai
Period22/08/1625/08/16

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