Polymer-nanoparticle composite materials are used in chemical, biological, optical and microelectronic technology. The properties of these composites largely depend on the interfacial properties and spatial arrangements of the nanoparticles in polymer matrix. The spatial distribution can be controlled using block copolymers. In this study, we investigate the interactions of polystyrene (PS), poly-(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and diblock copolymers PS-PMMA with ligand functionalized gold nanoparticle (Au NP) in polar and non-polar solvent. In our study, we represent nanoparticles with all-atom model in order to establish a deep understanding of the atomic interactions between polymers and nanoparticles.

Effect of solvent on the interfacial properties between functionalized nanoparticles and polymers

244th National Meeting (2012)

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