Method of synthesizing a nanocomposite including metal nanoparticles and polyacrylonitrile matrix

Abstract

A method for synthesizing a nanocomposite where the nanocomposite includes a polyacrylonitrile matrix having uniformly distributed metal nanoparticles. The method includes applying a current to an electrolysis cell including an acrylonitrile monomer, a supporting electrolyte, a solvent, a pure metal anode, and a metal cathode. While applying the current, the anode is oxidized to form the metal nanoparticles, and the acrylonitrile monomer is polymerized to form the polyacrylonitrile matrix around the metal nanoparticles.

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