Trends in Conducting Polymer and Hybrids of Conducting Polymer/Carbon Nanotube: A Review. (1st September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meer, Sanaa; Kausar, Ayesha; Iqbal, Tahir
• Is Part Of: Polymer-plastics technology and engineering. Volume 55:Number 13(2016)
• Page Start: 1416
• Page End: 1440
• Publication Date: 2016-09-01
• Subjects: Conducting polymer -- carbon nanotube -- electrical properties -- sensors -- solar cell; Polymers -- Periodicals; Polymerization -- Periodicals; Polymers -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Periodicals; Plastics -- Periodicals; 668.9
• DOI: 10.1080/03602559.2016.1163601
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0360-2559

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Several conducting polymers, including polyaniline, polypyrrole, polythiophene, polyvinylpyrrolidone, poly(3, 4-ethylenedioxythiophene), poly( m- phenylenediamine), polynaphthylamine, poly( p -phenylene sulfide), and their carbon nanotube reinforced nanocomposites are discussed in this review. The physical, electrical, structural and thermal properties of polymers along with synthesis methods are discussed. A concise note on carbon nanotubes regarding their purification, functionalization, properties and production are reported. Moreover, the article focuses upon synthesis methods, properties and applications of conducting polymer/carbon nanotube nanocomposites are focused. Nanotube dispersion, loading concentration and alignment within conducting polymer/carbon nanotube nanocomposite affect their performance and morphology. The conducting polymer/carbon nanotube nanocomposites are substantially used in sensors, energy storage devices, supercapacitors, solar cells, EMI materials, diodes, and coatings. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT: