Functionalized porous polymer nanocomposites
AssigneeWashington State University
InventorsWei-hong Zhong, Yu Wang, Bin Li
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Abstract
Porous polymer nanocomposites with controllable distribution/dispersion of components are provided. These nanocomposites are useful for various applications, such as flexible 3D electrodes for batteries, flexible sensors and conductors and the like. Also provided are emulsion compositions and methods for preparing the porous polymer nanocomposites.
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A porous polymer nanocomposite material comprising nanoparticles and a polymer matrix comprising pores, wherein at least about 10% of the nanoparticles are on the surface of the pores.
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A water/oil emulsion composition comprising a water phase and an oil phase, wherein
- the water phase comprises nanoparticles suspended in water;
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- the oil phase comprises a solution comprising a polymer and a water-immiscible organic solvent.
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A method of preparing a porous polymer nanocomposite comprising:
- preparing the water/oil emulsion composition comprising a water phase and an oil phase,
- wherein the water phase comprises nanoparticles suspended in water, and
- the oil phase comprises a solution comprising a polymer and a water-immiscible organic solvent;
- casting the water/oil emulsion composition on a substrate to form a film;
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- drying the film to form the porous polymer nanocomposite.
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