Preparation method for noble metal-polymer matrix nanocomposites

A method is described for the preparation of new nanocomposites based on poly(ethylene terephthalate), poly(vinyl chloride), and polypropylene on the one hand and on noble metals (Ag and Pt) on the other. The method comprises the formation of nanoporous polymer matrices by crazing the polymers with simultaneous incorporation of noble metal precursors (AgNO(3) or H(2)PtCl(6)) into the matrices. Subsequent in situ reduction of the precursors yields the metal-polymer nanocomposites. Prospects for the practical application of the developed method for the production of metal-polymer nanocomposites are discussed.