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A low density, highly compressible, porous foam of poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) incorporated with Au nanoparticles (10-50 nm) has been synthesized by using a single-step process with water as a medium. It exhibits high swelling ability (≈600 %) against benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX)-a property that has been exploited in the removal of oil spills from water. It is resistant to harsh chemical environments. It is also effective against odorous sulfur containing contaminants such as thioanisole. It works repeatedly and efficiently over many cycles. The regeneration of the foam is rather simple: heating in air to 300 °C for short time brings back its original activity. The fascinating properties of Au nanoparticles could be mingled with those of PDMS to provide a sustainable and practical solution for water treatment. It is also demonstrated to work effectively for deodorizing garlic extract with a promise as a food packaging material. © 2011 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.

Department of Chemistry

World University root node

ChemSusChem

Removal of organic compounds from water by using a gold nanoparticle-poly(dimethylsiloxane) nanocomposite foam

A simple, one-step direct micromolding process has been realised to produce highly conducting Pd μ-stripes over large areas on various substrates including flexible polyimide. Under a PDMS micromold, Pd octanethiolate served as a precursor at 250 °C, a temperature at which the precursor gets neatly metallised. Thus produced μ-stripes are robust under bending and can be utilised for flexible electronics. Hydrogen sensing by Pd μ-stripes is demonstrated. By electrolessly depositing Cu on the stripes, they can be made to peel off to form free standing Cu-Pd μ-ribbons. Copyright © 2011 American Scientific Publishers All rights reserved.

Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Direct micromolding of Pd μ-stripes for electronic applications

AuNP/PDMS nanocomposites have been synthesized in the form of gels, foams, and films with distinctive structure and morphology. A simple in situ process in aqueous medium for the formation of such composite materials is described. The nanoparticles are held firmly within the PDMS while still being chemically accessible to substances soluble in PDMS. We demonstrate the utility of this property for water purification applications such as removing aromatic solvents and sulfur-containing contaminants from water. The contaminants can be freed from the composite with a simple thermal treatment, allowing the material to be reused. We also demonstrate chemically selective uptake and release of a fluorescent dye by the nanocomposite as a drug delivery model system. © 2010 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.

Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics

A simple water-based synthesis of Au nanoparticle/PDMS composites for water purification and targeted drug release

ACS Applied Nanomaterials

SnO2 Nanoparticle-Reduced Graphene Oxide Hybrids for Highly Selective and Sensitive NO2 Sensors Fabricated Using a Component Combinatorial Approach