Preparation and characterization of a conjugated polymer and copper nanoparticle composite material: A chemical synthesis route

Kaushik Mallick, Mike J. Witcomb, Mike S. Scurrell

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Abstract

We report here on a novel in situ synthetic method for the preparation of a poly-(3,5 dimethyl aniline) and copper nanoparticle composite material. 3,5 Dimethyl aniline and copper sulfate were used as the precursors. During the reaction, 3,5 dimethyl aniline oxidizes to form poly-(3,5 dimethyl aniline), while copper sulfate is reduced and forms copper nanoparticles. The structure of the polymer was investigated using UV-vis, IR and Raman analyses. TEM and SEM studies, respectively, yielded the nanoparticle size and the morphology of the composite material.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)181-186
Number of pages6
JournalMaterials Science and Engineering B: Solid-State Materials for Advanced Technology
Volume123
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Nov 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Conjugated polymer
  • Nanoparticles
  • Raman spectroscopy
  • TEM
  • UV-vis spectroscopy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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