How to graft poly(1-octadecane) onto TiO2 nanoparticle?

12 December 2013 0 7K Report

I want to graft poly(1-octadecane) onto TiO2 nanoparticle and wonder if 1-octadecane can be polymerized. Can anyone give me some advice?

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