Nanoporous silica aerogel nanoparticles were synthesized.
Mesoporous behavior and displaying IV isotherm with high surface area and pore diameter around 3 nm are some interesting characteristics of this aerogel.
Silica aerogel nanoparticles surface was modified with HMDS and used in SR&NI ATRP.
Tailor-made PS chains were synthesized by SR&NI ATRP.
Influences of adding silica aerogel nanoparticles on the kinetics parameters are discussed.