Abstract. In this paper, we report a simple approach for templating synthesis of magnetic hollow composite microspheres with magnetite/silica walls. This approach is based on the co-sedimentation of polymer microspheres and magnetic colloids followed by impregnation with silica oligomer from tetraethyl orthosilicate and the further removal of the polymer microspheres by pyrolysis. The diame…
Synthetic nanoplatelets derived from R-zirconium phosphate (R-ZrP) were prepared for in situ propylene polymerization, yielding polypropylene (PP) nanocomposites. The designed R-ZrP-derivatives contain methyl groups on the surface to increase hydrophobicity, which gives rise to a better compatibility with toluene and propylene molecules. The incorporation of methyl groups on the layers of R-…