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January 25, 2026Journal of Applied Polymer Science

A Facile and Straightforward Strategy for the Production of Functional Polystyrene Microspheres With Well‐Defined Size and Controllable Morphology

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ZLZijuan LuoXi'an Jiaotong UniversityLMLi MaXi'an Jiaotong UniversityYYY. Lawrence YaoUNSW Sydney

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Implication

Demonstrates the production of functional polystyrene microspheres with controlled size in a scalable process, suggesting new applications in various fields.

Key Points

  • This research aims to develop a straightforward method for creating functional polystyrene microspheres with predictable sizes and stable properties.
  • Developed a facile strategy for polystyrene microsphere production without inert gas purging.
  • Utilized dispersion and emulsion polymerization techniques to control microsphere size and morphology.
  • Conducted experiments to systematically study the effects of reaction conditions on size and shape.
  • Scaled up the production process to a 20 L reactor, achieving significant yield and consistency.
  • Produced polystyrene microspheres ranging from 0.03 to 3 μm with CV values less than 5%.
  • Achieved microspheres smaller than 600 nm through emulsion polymerization techniques.
  • Successfully scaled up production with a yield of 85% while maintaining a CV of 2%.
  • Created microspheres exhibiting variable fluorescence intensity to enhance their functionality.

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Luo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6975b1eafeba4585c2d6d651https://doi.org/10.1002/app.70431
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