Functionalization of WS₂ Inorganic Nanotubes

coating/functionalizing hydrophobic Inorganic Nanotubes WS₂, (INT-WS₂) with CAN-γ-Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles by using Ce^3/4+ cations that both attach (i) INTs sulfur atoms by coordinative bonds/chemistry at different mixing times and (ii) weight ratios of iron (CAN-maghemite NPs) :INT-WS_2,An analysis of the currently obtained R&D results showed that in a 1:10 w/w ratio, longer mixing/phase contact times produced thicker coatings, but with hardly any aggregation (observed minimal nanocomposites aggregation). We also obtained novel magnetic INTs-based nanomaterials.

2^nd step and using this coordinative chemistry capability arising form attached CAN-maghmeite NPs, we also attempted to coordinatively attach a specific polyethylenimine (25 kDa PEI) polymer to further coat/decorate/functionalize such intermediate magnetically responsive WS₂ INTs.