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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 181-186 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Materials Science and Engineering B: Solid-State Materials for Advanced Technology |
Volume | 123 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 Nov 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
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