Abstract
Hydrogels based on the polypyrrole (PPy)/chitosan (CS) composite are self-assembled and characterized for their electrical and swelling properties. The static polymerization of pyrrole monomer in aqueous solution containing CS is accompanied with the formation of PPy/CS composite hydrogel. The feed order in the reaction process plays a key role in the formation of the hydrogels. The participation of one-dimensional PPy blocks in the formation of the hydrogel network avoids a possible migration of PPy from the hydrogel. The effect of pH and ionic strength on the physical properties of PPy/CS composite hydrogels are investigated in detail. The results indicate that the pH-sensitive PPy/CS composite hydrogels show good water absorbencies in distilled water and saline solution. This method may open a new opportunity for the fabrication of composite hydrogels associating the biomacromolecules and conducting polymers, and the improvement of the comprehensive performance of the resulting products.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 72-76 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Carbohydrate Polymers |
Volume | 95 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 5 Jun 2013 |
Keywords
- Chitosan
- Composites
- Hydrogels
- Polypyrrole
- Self-assembly
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry