Formation of polypyrrole/metal hybrid interfacial layer with self-regulation functions via ultrasonication. Issue 3 (September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Skorb, Ekaterina V.; Baidukova, Olga; Andreeva, Olga A.; Cherepanov, Pavel V.; Andreeva, Daria V.
• Is Part Of: Bioinspired, biomimetic and nanobiomaterials. Volume 2:Issue 3(2013)
• Page Start: 123
• Page End: 129
• Publication Date: 2013-09
• Subjects: conducting polymers -- hybrid -- interfaces -- metals -- smart materials -- ultrasound; Biomimetic materials -- Periodicals; Nanobiotechnology -- Periodicals; Biotechnology -- Periodicals; 660.605
• DOI: 10.1680/bbn.13.00003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2045-9858

Abstract

Abstract : The authors proposed a novel method of formation of polymer/metal hybrid interfacial layer with switchable properties by using ultrasonication. Intensive ultrasonication leads to the formation of a rough metal interface and triggers free-radical polymerization of monomers in the interfacial region of metal surface. Thus, polymer layer exhibits excellent adhesion to the bulk metal. The novel concept was demonstrated for polypyrrole/aluminum systems. Hydrophilic/hydrophobic properties and corrosion resistance also due to doping/dedoping of polypyrrole of the interfacial layers can be adjusted based on particular application. The proposed method can serve as a platform for formation of interfaces with self-regulating properties: self-healing, switchable hydrophylicity.