The assembly of nanoparticles in polymer films is driven by a complex combination of both enthalpic and entropic effects. Careful control of these factors during preparation can lead to finely structured composites.
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Stamm, M., Sommer, JU. Entropy and enthalpy at play. Nature Mater 6, 260–261 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat1880
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