Abstract
Poly(divinylbenzene) (PDVB) particles with encapsulated n-hexadecane (HD) were prepared by micro-suspension polymerization using the “self-assembling of phase separated polymer (SaPSeP)” method proposed by the present authors. The degree of supercooling (ΔTs) and the heat of solidification (Hs) of HD in the capsule particles were determined by differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) using aqueous dispersions. The supercooling and marked decreasing of Hs of HD in the capsule particles were observed. The influence of the size and hydrophilicity of the capsule, on ΔTs and Hs of encapsulated HD was discussed.
