Table 1. Particle Properties for the Series of Latex Particles.
| EGDMA cross-linker concentration (mol %) | density of EGDMA groups, ρ (1019 EGDMA/cm3) | particle radius, R (nm) | Pep in IBA experiment | glass transition temp, Tg (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.0 | 70 | 14 | –46.4 |
| 1 | 3.6 | 67 | 14 | –44.0 |
| 2 | 7.2 | 78 | 16 | –42.3 |
| 5 | 22 | 96 | 20 | –35.8 |
| 10 | 41 | 103 | 21 | –21.5 |
| 15 | 60 | 96 | 19 | 0.7 |
| 20 | 79 | 145 | 29 | 14.4 |
| 25 | 99 | 117 | 24 | 18.1 |
| 35 | 130 | 152 | 31 | –a |
A glass transition could not be detected.