Figure 2

SEM (a–d) HRTEM (f,g) and SAED (h) images of all samples. (a) CS/SDBS 1% composite; (b) CuSO4 sample obtained by drying the CS/SDBS 1% material in air; (c) the CS/SDBS 1% sample after dispersion in anhydrous ethanol and synthesis by heating the mixture; and (d–h) the CS/PEG 10%.