Abstract
Hexadecane-loaded microcapsules with SiO2-poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) hybrids as shells were prepared by surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) in an oil-in-water Pickering emulsion. ATRP-initiators were introduced onto SiO2 particles by a homemade silane coupling reagent containing a 2-bromoisobutyrate group. SI-ATRP polymerization was conducted on Pickering stabilizers based on activators regenerated by electron transfer (ARGET). TGA results indicated that 80.3% of PMMA chains in the shell were covalently-bonded to SiO2, which was formed by SI-ATRP polymerization. The microcapsules show excellent potential for thermal energy storage, as evidenced by a high melting enthalpy of 161.7 J g-1.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 85-89 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | New Journal of Chemistry |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |