Abstract
A hybrid material of carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-polyaniline (PANI) was prepared by in situ emulsion polymerization. The structural characterization showed that some CNTs were linked up by PANI chains, which appears to be like a network including PANI fiber and nanotubes. This network results in the hybrid material having highly conductivity with new conductive passageway. The conductivity and thermal properties of hybrid materials depend on the content of CNTs. The CNTs do not affect the structure of PANI chains.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2497-2501 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | European Polymer Journal |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2002 |
Keywords
- Carbon nanotube
- Conductivity
- Hybrid material
- Polyaniline
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy
- Polymers and Plastics
- Organic Chemistry