Copper nanoparticles are often susceptible to rapid oxidation in water. We report a water-dispersible and long-term stable copper nanoparticle protected by a block copolymer micelle that can effectively inhibit the access of oxygen to the copper inside its hydrophobic core, providing a sufficient diffusion barrier against oxidation in water.
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