a-Zirconium phosphate nanoparticles were surface modified through reaction of the surface phosphate with several functional groups including silanes, epoxides, and isocyanates. Utilizing the well-known intercalation chemistry of ZrP in conjunction with surface chemistry multifunctional nanoparticles were synthesized that possess both a controlled interlayer and surface components. The successful synthesis of multifunctional nanoparticles was confirmed using powder X-ray diffraction, FTIR, TGA, NMR, XPS, and electron microprobe. The surface and interlayer functionality can be selected based on the desired application of the nanoparticles, the applicability of the systems will be displayed for applications such as photoinduced electron transfer and drug delivery among others.

Multifunctional zirconium phosphate nanoparticles: Synthesis and applications

246th National Meeting (2013)

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