| abstract |
Provided is a nanoparticle composition comprising a core composed of poly (alkenylbenzene) and a surface layer composed of poly (conjugated diene) or poly (alkylene). The nanoparticles have an average diameter of less than about 100 nm. The nanoparticles can be modified, for example, by hydrogenation or functionalization. The nanoparticles can be effectively incorporated into rubbers, elastomers and thermoplastics. |