Ag_2S nanoparticles in polymethyl methacrylate(PMMA) are prepared in n-heptane/sodium bis(2-ethylhexyl)sulfosuccinate/water microemulsions.The Ag_2S nanoparticles dispersed in the polymer are characterized by FT-IR spectrum,UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy,transmission electron microscopy(TEM),and X-ray powder diffraction(XRD).The FT-IR spectrum shows that the composite has the characteristic bands of nano-Ag_2S and pure PMMA.The TEM photograph of the sample shows that the Ag_2S nanoparticles are elliptical.The phase structure of the composite is characterized by XRD,which reveals that Ag_2S particles are formed.The UV-Vis absorption recorded at various times indicates an initial rapid formation of the nanoparticles and the quantum confinement effect of Ag_2S nanoparticles.
Yuzhen LiLizhen GaoWenjun ChenWeike ZhangLili GaoYanqing YangLikun ShangMeilu Wang
