Amino-Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes for the Preparation of Electroactive Polyurea Composites with Improved Electrical Properties

Abstract:

Multiwalled carbon nanotube/electroactive polyurea (MWCNT/EPU) composites have been synthesized through oxidative coupling polymerization. The amino functional groups on AF-MWCNTs provided an opportunity to react with oligoaniline in oxidative coupling polymerization process. UV-visible spectra reveals that the quinoid ring on the EPU interact with MWCNTs. The results of the cyclic voltammetry studies indicate enhanced electrochemical properties for efficient electron/charge transfers behavior of MWCNT/EPU composites.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 650)
• Pages: 103-107
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.650.103
• Online since: January 2013
• Authors: Lu Chen Yeh, Tsao Cheng Huang, Jui Ming Yeh
• Keywords: Carbon Nanotube (CN), Electroactive Polymer, Oligoaniline

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