A Versatile Approach for the Preparation of Thermosensitive PNIPAM Core–Shell Microgels with Nanoparticle Cores

Smart materials: Preparation of PNIPAM core–shell microgels, with a single metal or silica nanoparticle in the core and low polydispersity, are achieved (see picture; cores are silica particles). A versatile method is used, which could be applied to other types of nanoparticles.