Synthesis of copper nanoparticles in the matrix of ethylene-propylene copolymer

Copper nanoparticles in the matrix of ethylene propylene copolymer were derived by a method of a high thermal decomposition of an organometallic precursor in a high shear. It was revealed that the decomposition temperature of the precursor increases significantly in the formation of nanoparticles in the polymer matrix. It was found by X-ray diffraction analysis and scanning electron microscopy that copper nanoparticles in shape close to spherical and of a wide particle size distribution are formed in the decomposition of copper formate dihydrate in an elastomeric matrix.