Abstract
A water suspension of nanocomposite microcapsules with embedded ZnO nanoparticles in the capsule shell is reported. The microcapsule morphology is characterized by confocal microscopy, TEM, SEM, and AFM before and after ultrasound treatment. A remarkably high capsule sensitivity to ultrasound is evidenced, and it is observed to grow with increasing number of ZnO nanoparticle layers in the nanocomposite shell. This effect is correlated with the mechanical properties of microcapsules measured with AFM.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1189-1195 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Advanced Functional Materials |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 9 Apr 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biomaterials
- Electrochemistry
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials