The functionalized polystyrene microspheres containing 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl-methacrylate (silane bridging agent) were prepared by dispersion copolymerization, and nickel layers were successfully introduced onto the surface of the microspheres by an electroless plating method. The silane bridging agent makes the nickel layer surface of PS microspheres more compact and uniform in distribution and seems to provide a stronger bond between the metal shell and the polymer core, as well as more adsorption area for Si-O-Ni.
- Wen-Chang Liaw
- Yu-Lin Cheng
- Hou-Ren Lai
