Ag@SiO2 core-shell nanoparticles have emerged as efficient materials for a wide range of applications. These nanoparticles consist of a metallic silver core enveloped by a silica shell, offering unique properties that stem from the synergistic coupling between these two components. The synthesis of Ag@SiO2 nanoparticles typically involves a multi-

Polymer nanocomposites manifest a groundbreaking class of materials synthesized by blending nanomaterials into a polymer matrix. This strategic dispersion of nanoparticles, including silica, at the nanoscale drastically enhances the mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties of the parent polymer. The resulting nanocomposites exhibit a synergistic