The aim of the work was the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles incorporated
into water-based polymer systems together with assessment of their effect on the
mechanical properties of the prepared nanocomposites. ZnO nanoparticles were
prepared by basic precipitation of zinc salts in water. To ensure perfect
compatibility with the polymeric systems and to control the particle size, the ZnO
nanoparticle surface was modified by polymeric surfactants tailored for this
purpose. ZnO particles were physically bonded to the water-based system via
electrostatic interactions. All the composites have shown improved mechanical
properties compared to the unmodified systems depending on the ZnO
concentration in the water-based system.
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p. 157–168
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University of Pardubice
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Scientific papers of the University of Pardubice. Series A, Faculty of Chemical Technology. 23/2017
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open access
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Preparation of zinc oxide nanoparticles for polymeric systems