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LANGMUIR
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AMER CHEMICAL SOC
DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00349
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- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities [JUSRP122017]
- MOE and SAFEA for the 111 Project [B13025]
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This study presents an efficient method for hybridizing poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) microgels with hydrophobic silica nanoparticles, resulting in hybrid microgels with switchable surface wettability. The coated nanoparticles solve the issue of particle aggregation and film formation during drying, providing an advantage in dried storage. Additionally, the introduction of hydrophobic silica nanoparticles allows for various applications, including cargo encapsulation, active release induced by emulsion reversion, and trace water absorption.
Microgels are regarded as soft colloids with environmental responsiveness. However, the majority of reported microgels are inherently hydrophilic, resulting in aqueous dispersions, and only used in water-based applications. Herein, we reported an efficient method for hybridization of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) microgel by coating hydrophobic silica nanoparticles on their surface. The resultant hybrid microgel had switchable surface wettability and could be dispersed in both aqueous and oil phases. Meanwhile, the coated hydrophobic silica nanoparticles solved the difficulty in redispersing microgels caused by particle aggregation and film formation during the drying process, providing a significant advantage in dried storage. Furthermore, the introduction of hydrophobic silica nanoparticles endowed the hybrid microgel with a variety of applications, including cargo encapsulation, active release induced by emulsion reversion, and trace water absorption.
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