Abstract
Polyacrylamide grafted poly(vinyl alcohol)/polyvinylpyrrolidone (PAM-g-PVA/PVP) semi-interpenetrating network (semi-IPN) hydrogels were designed and prepared via a simple free radical polymerization reaction process initiated by a PVA-(NH4)2Ce(NO3)6 redox system. The structure of the PAM-g-PVA/PVP semi-IPNs was characterized by a Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The morphologies of PAM-g-PVA/PVP hydrogels and PAM-g-PVA/PVP/Ag nanocomposite hydrogels were examined by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The experimental results indicated that the PAM, PVA or PVP chains can efficiently act as stabilizing agents for Ag nanoparticles. TEM investigation of sample morphology showed the presence of nearly spherical-, square- or rectangular-shaped Ag nanoparticles with diameters ranging from 10 to 60 nm. The characteristic surface plasmon resonance band appeared at 390–400 run as a result of the immobilization of Ag nanoparticles within the hydrogel matrices. The self-assembly of Ag nanoparticles and the swelling behavior of the resulting nanocomposites can be controlled and modulated by altering the mole fraction of PVP in the PAM-g-PVA/PVP semi-IPNs.
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