A Generic Single‐Step Synthesis of Monodisperse Core/Shell Colloids Based on Spontaneous Pickering Emulsification

A generic single-step synthesis of mono-disperse latex colloids with an inorganic core that solely relies on self-assembly of all components involved is reported. Spontaneous emulsification of "core droplets" induced by inorganic nano-particles is followed by radical polymerization of the cores which simultaneously triggers the growth of a latex shell fed by a methyl methacrylate phase floating in the aqueous solution.