Hydrophobized nanocomposite hydrogel microspheres as particulate stabilizers for water-in-oil emulsions

Abstract

Hydrophobized nanocomposite microgels can serve as particulate emulsifiers for water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions with different types of oils, including non-polar oils, which usually do not form W/O emulsions with conventional microgels. The emulsion type can be controlled via the amount or type of hydrophobic polymer formed within the microgels.