Synthesis of Janus Au@BCP nanoparticles <i>via</i> UV light-initiated RAFT polymerization-induced self-assembly

Abstract

It is a great challenge to fabricate Janus inorganic/polymeric hybrid nanoparticles with both precisely controlled nanostructures and high yields. Herein, we report a new method to synthesize Janus Au@BCPs <i>via</i> UV light-initiated RAFT polymerization-induced self-assembly <i>in situ</i> at a high solid content. This strategy provides a promising alternative for achieving asymmetric hybrid nanoparticles with a controllable size, tunable morphology and convenient operation.