Intercalated polypyrrole/Na+-montmorillonite nanocomposite via an inverted emulsion pathway method

J. W. Kim, F. Liu, H. J. Choi, S. H. Hong, J. Joo

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Abstract

An inverted emulsion pathway polymerization method was introduced to synthesize conducting polypyrrole (PPy) into the layer of inorganic clay within a nanolevel, using dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid (DBSA) as both an emulsifier and a dopant. The synthesized PPy/Na+-montmorillonite (MMT) nanocomposite was confirmed to have a layered structure with a folded or penetrated PPy from X-ray diffraction, and it was further characterized via FT-IR spectroscopy. Four probes method was adopted to examine electrical DC conductivity. Electrorheological (ER) behavior of the nanocomposite dispersed in silicone oil was also investigated using a rotational rheometer equipped with a high voltage generator.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)289-293
Number of pages5
JournalPolymer
Volume44
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002 Nov 22

Keywords

  • Conducting polymer
  • Nanocomposite
  • Polypyrrole

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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