ABSTRACT
Magnetic latexes belong to the family of colloids known as composites or hybrid materials. In the colloidal field, this term corresponds to all spherical particles with a mixed structure, i.e., containing organic (i.e., polymers) and inorganic material (i.e., oxides). The latter can be composed of a metal oxide such as iron oxide, silica, gold particles, or quartz powder. Each of the organic and inorganic components plays a specific role for a given application.
