Research Article

A Simple Synthesis of Higher Refractive Index Polymeric Nanocomposite Containing the Pendant ZnS Nanocrystals Capping Different Amount of Mercaptoethanol

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Pure DMA-type “one-step” nanocomposite hydrogels. Transmittance of the hydrated hydrogels compositing ZnS1 (a), ZnS2 (b) and ZnS3 (c). Stress-strain curves of hydrated nanocomposite hydrogel compositing ZnS1 (d), ZnS2 (e) and ZnS3 (f). RI value of dried pure DMA-type nanocomposite films (g). Water content and RI value of hydrated nanocomposite hydrogels (h).
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