A review on copper nanoparticles loaded in smart microgels

The metal nanoparticles loaded in smart crosslinked polymers is a unique combination which has had a lot of attention during the last two decades. Their stimuli responsive behavior makes them suitable for various applications. Therefore, it is a very necessary condition to provide previous knowledge to the new researchers. Thus, a comprehensive review has been written on copper nanoparticles loaded in smart microgels. The anchimeric designing and morphologies of copper nanoparticles in microgel systems have been described. The systematic synthetic methods as well as characterization techniques are also explained to the new researchers for selection a suitable method. The stimuli responsive behavior of these systems under various conditions of temperature, pH, and ionic strength etc. is also illustrated in this review. Various applications of copper nano particles loaded in microgels like catalysis (catalytic hydrogen generation, reduction of nitroarenes, organic dyes, and coupling reactions), removal of dyes through adsorption, synthesis of biodiesel, conducting materials, antibacterial, drug delivery and sensing have also been discussed critically. The innovative prospects for the future have also been highlighted to help the new researchers working on copper nanoparticles loaded in smart microgels.

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This comprehensive review focuses on the combination of metal nanoparticles in smart crosslinked polymers and their stimuli responsive behavior, as well as various applications. It provides detailed descriptions of the design and morphologies of copper nanoparticles in microgel systems, as well as synthetic methods and characterization techniques to assist new researchers in selecting suitable methods. The review also critically discusses the applications of copper nano particles loaded in microgels, such as catalysis, dye removal, biodiesel synthesis, conducting materials, antibacterial properties, drug delivery, and sensing, while highlighting future innovative prospects for new researchers.