Journal of Metallurgy and Materials Science
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 57
  • Issue: 4

Partially degradable electrically conductive poly (3, 4-ethylenedioxy-thiophene)/sigma cellulose polymer composites

  • Author:
  • Chitragara Basavaraja
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 251 to 255

Inje University, Kimhae, Kyungnam-621–749, South Korea

*Corresponding Author's Email: chitragarabasavaraja@gmail.com

Online published on 5 January, 2016.

Abstract

Poly (3, 4-ehtylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) nanocomposites, including a biodegradable Sigma Cellulose (SC), were prepared byin situ polymerization technique and characterized by FT-IR spectra. Morphological studies of the composites were performed using transmission electron microscopy. Results of characterization and surface morphology indicated a strong interaction between PEDOT and SC. The results of electrochemical properties of PEDOT/SC showed that the addition of SC exhibited remarkable improvement in the conductivityof the PESC composites.

Keywords

Poly (3, 4-ehtylenedioxythiophene), Polymer-composites, Electrical conductivity, Sigma cell-cellulose