Surface modification of layered zirconium phosphate with PNIPAM

Chem Commun (Camb). 2016 Apr 4;52(26):4832-5. doi: 10.1039/c6cc00174b. Epub 2016 Mar 11.

Abstract

A new method was reported to modify layered zirconium phosphate (ZrP) with thermoresponsive polymer PNIPAM (poly N-isopropylacrylamide). PNIPAM was proved to be covalently grafted onto ZrP. (60)Co γ-rays irradiation produced peroxide groups on the surface which, upon heating, initiated free radical polymerization and subsequent attachment of PNIPAM.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Acrylic Resins / chemistry*
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet
  • Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
  • Surface Properties
  • Zirconium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins
  • zirconium phosphate
  • poly-N-isopropylacrylamide
  • Zirconium