Fig. 2: Characterization of medium and small AgNS particles.

a, b SEM images of the AgFL-SR (Ag = 44 vol%, THF = 15 mL) and AgNS-AgFL-SR (Ag = 44 vol%, THF peroxide = 15 mL) nanocomposites without heating. c Size distribution of small and medium AgNS particles. The sum of each frequency is 100%. d, e TEM images of small AgNS particles (THF peroxide-treated AgFLs). The polymer was excluded to get clear images. f Work function distribution of pure SR and AgFLs.