Gangadharan, D.2011-11-182011-11-182011-11-18http://hdl.handle.net/1968424/75The amidoxime functional copolymer beads form a stable solid support for the formation of Cu/Cu2O particles. The interaction of copper particles on the copolymer bead with the water shows a change in colour from reddish brown to green due to the hydration of cuprous oxide formed on the surface of the bead.enpolymerThesis