ABSTRACT
The applications of polymer/SiO2 organic-inorganic nanocomposite colloids were ranged from next-generation exterior facade paints, pHresponsive Pickering emulsifiers to model projectiles for mimicking the behavior of cosmic dust. Among these, the construction of organic-inorganic nanostructured materials based on polymer/SiO2 nanocomposite colloids is mostly focused on two orientations. One is the synthesis of colloidal nanocomposite particles with good storage stability and desirable film-forming properties [25, 26], such as staining resistance, high weatherability, high gloss, and flame retardancy. Another is the organization and patterning of nanoparticles into two-and three-dimensional (2D and 3D) functional superstructures [27-30], which has potential applications in photonic crystals, biosensors, catalysis, size-and shape-selective separation media, and even photonic papers and cosmetics due to their structural colors, etc.
