Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Magnetic Latex

Abstract

The preparation of magnetic hybrid latex, consisting of inorganic magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and organic polymer, in dispersed media is reviewed. The aim of this chapter is to highlight the recent advances of research into the synthesis of hybrid magnetic latex preparation in dispersed media. Although the term “organic–inorganic hybrid composite/latex” covers a wide range of materials, this review will principally focus on the preparation methods, emphasizing emulsion polymerization in the presence of inorganic iron oxide magnetic particles. However, some relevant hybrid polymer latexes of other metal oxides and their synthetic methods will be highlighted. Furthermore, some applications and properties of magnetic latex, polymerization parameters and the shortcomings of preparation methods will be reviewed.