Abstract

Poly aniline is the oldest and potentially one of the most useful conducting polymer because of its facile synthesis, environmental stability and simple acid or base doping chemistry. Because Nano form of this polymer could offer new properties or enhanced performance, nanostructure poly aniline has attracted a great deal of interest during the past few years. Poly aniline is a conducting polymer which has been used for decades, however only within the past few years has it become a process able material with the development of poly aniline Nano fibers and dispersions. The Nano fibrillar morphology allows one to use poly aniline easily. The process ability and high surface area allow efficient use in applications such as sensors, artificial muscles, metal nanoparticle scaffolds, bistable memory devices, electro chromic, water purification, capacitors and many other areas. Improved control of the synthesis of poly aniline, its derivatives, and other conducting polymers promise an even greater enhancement of the application range for these lightweight and inexpensive materials. This account summarizes our recent research on the synthesis, processing, properties and applications of poly aniline Nano fibers.

A4POLYANILINE NANOFIBERS AND THEIR APPLICATION pdf