One-step synthesis of highly conductive PPy/graphite nanosheets/Gd3+ composites

Highly conductive polypyrrole/graphite nanosheets/Gd3+ (PPy/nanoG/Gd3+) composites are fabricated via in situ polymerization using p‐toluenesulfonic acid as a dopant and FeCl3 as an oxidant. The effects of the graphite nanosheets and Gd3+ loading on the electrical conductivity are investigated. The...

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Published in:Polymer composites 2011-08, Vol.32 (8), p.1274-1279
Main Authors: Mo, Zunli, Sun, Wanhong, Guo, Ruibin, Xie, Tingting, He, Jingxian, Feng, Chao
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Composites
Exact sciences and technology
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
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Summary:Highly conductive polypyrrole/graphite nanosheets/Gd3+ (PPy/nanoG/Gd3+) composites are fabricated via in situ polymerization using p‐toluenesulfonic acid as a dopant and FeCl3 as an oxidant. The effects of the graphite nanosheets and Gd3+ loading on the electrical conductivity are investigated. The maximum conductivity of PPy/nanoG/Gd3+ composites about 17.86 S/cm found with 3 wt% graphite nanosheets and 6 wt% Gd3+ at room temperature. The results showed that the high‐aspect‐ratio structure of graphite nanosheets played an important role in forming a conducting network in PPy matrix. Thermal gravimetric analysis demonstrates an improved thermal stability of PPy in the PPy/nanoG/Gd3+ composites. The microstructures of PPy/nanoG/Gd3+ are evidenced by the SEM and TEM examinations. POLYM. COMPOS., © 2011 Society of Plastics Engineers.
ISSN:0272-8397
1548-0569
DOI:10.1002/pc.21147