Synthesis of nanoparticle‐immobilized antioxidants and their antioxidative performances in polymer matrices: a review

Abstract Antioxidants are used to improve the thermo‐oxidative stability of polymers during processing and to prolong the service life of polymer materials. Immobilizing antioxidants onto nanoparticles is one of the approaches for reducing their physical losses. Research on the design, synthesis and application of nanoparticle‐immobilized antioxidants is reviewed in this article. These kinds of ‘nano‐antioxidants’ reveal good resistance against extraction and show good antioxidative efficiency during long‐term thermal aging, and therefore will have great potential in practical use for improving the stability of polymer materials. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry