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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DMA-type copolymeric nanocomposite hydrogels by “one-step” route. Transmittance of the hydrated nanocomposite hydrogels compositing ZnS1 (a), ZnS2 (b), and ZnS3 (c). Stress-strain curves of hydrated nanocomposite hydrogel compositing ZnS1 (d), ZnS2 (e), and ZnS3 (f). Water content (g) and refractive index (h) of hydrated nanocomposite hydrogels.
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