The synthesis of a versatile “click” chemistry precursor of functional polystyrene nanoparticles is reported. The resulting nanoparticles thereof offer inherent characteristics of ultrasmall polymeric nanoparticles (size ≈4 nm) plus interesting functionalization possibilities, opening the door to new hybrid, soft nano-objects, bridging the gap between synthetic and natural polymers.

L. O. acknowledges Cidetec-Foundation for providing partial financial support and access to its facilities during her Undergraduate Thesis Project.

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