Abstract :
The focus of this review is on a new class of
nanocomposites containing inorganic nanoparticles in
a polyelectrolyte matrix. The recent advances in the
application of electrophoretic deposition for the fabrication
of the nanocomposite films are reviewed. New
electrochemical strategies are discussed which are
based on the use of strong, weak polyelectrolytes,
and polymer–metal ion complexes. Many parameters,
such as the pH, molecular weight of polyelectrolyte
and bath composition influence the deposition process,
microstructure and properties of the nanocomposite
materials. Various applications, in areas as diverse as
catalysis, fuel cells, protection of metals, biomedical
implants, quantum dots, superparamagnetic devices,
and supercapacitors were proposed for these fascinating
new materials.
