Carbon nanotubes/polyaniline nanocomposite coatings: Preparation,rheological behavior,and their application in paper surface treatment

Conventional cellulosic paper, rendered electro‐conductive, may hold considerable promise for diversified applications in such areas as electro‐magnetic interference shielding and energy storage. Here, an electro‐conductive cellulosic paper was prepared by surface application of multi‐walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)/polyaniline (PANI) nanocomposites onto a conventional base paper. MWCNTs/PANI nanocomposites were prepared by in situ polymerization of aniline with different contents of MWCNTs and used as electro‐conductive filler for the fabrication of electro‐conductive surface‐coated paper. The achieved MWCNTs/PANI nanocomposites exhibited a core‐shell structure, as evidenced by TEM. Effects of feeding ratios of MWCNTs on the rheological behavior of nanocomposite coatings, as well as the mechanical properties and electrical conductivity of surface‐coated paper were studied. Results revealed that the rheological behavior of the nanocomposite coatings showed strong dependence on the MWCNTs content. Moreover, both the electro‐conductivity and mechanical properties of surface‐coated paper were improved as a function of surface application of MWCNTs/PANI nanocomposites, particularly, in presence of an optimum content of MWCNTs. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2018 , 135, 46329.     

Preparation and characterization of composites of polyaniline nanorods and multiwalled carbon nanotubes coated with polyaniline

Composites of polyaniline (PANI) nanorods and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) coated with PANI were prepared by in situ polymerization with perchloric acid as a dopant. Transmission electron microscopy images showed that the coexisting composites of PANI nanorods and MWNTs coated with PANI were formed at low MWNT contents. The interaction between MWNTs and PANI was proved by Fourier transform infrared and ultraviolet–visible spectra. The electrical conductivity of a dedoped PANI/MWNT composite with a 16.3 wt % concentration of MWNTs reached 3.0 × 10^?3 S/cm, which was 6 orders of magnitude higher than that of dedoped PANInanorods. The results also showed that coexisting composites of PANI nanorods and MWNTs coated with PANI had high electrochemical activity and good cyclic stability. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2007     

Ag/polyaniline nanocomposites: Synthesize,characterization, and application to the detection of dopamine and tyrosine

In this research, Ag/Polyaniline (PANI) nanocomposites were synthesized successfully by the chemical oxidative polymerization of aniline in the presence of 4‐aminothiophenol (4‐ATP) capped colloidal Ag nanoparticles (NPs). First, Ag colloidal NPs were prepared by borohydride reduction of AgNO₃ in the presence of 4‐ATP as a stabilizer. Then, polymerization of aniline in the presence of Ag NPs was carried out by ammonium persulfate as an oxidant at room temperature. TEM, SEM, XRD, FTIR, EDX, TGA, and UV–vis studies were done for the morphological, structural, thermal, and optical characterization of the Ag/PANI nanocomposite. Furthermore, Ag/PANI nanocomposites were immobilized on the surface of a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) and electroactivity behavior was investigated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). The obtained Ag/PANI modified GCE showed high catalytic activity for the oxidation of dopamine (DA) and tyrosine (Tyr). The peak current of differential pulse voltammograms of DA and Tyr increased linearly with their concentration in the ranges of 2.17–5.74 μM Tyr and 18.5–72.2 μM DA. The detection limits for DA and Tyr were 0.002 and 0.009 μM, respectively. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 130: 2780–2789, 2013     

Preparation,characterization, thermooxidative degradation,and stability of polyaniline/polyacrylonitrile composites in terms of direct‐current electrical conductivity retention

Electrically conducting composites based on polyaniline and polyacrylonitrile were prepared by two slightly different techniques and were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The thermooxidative degradation of the composites was studied by simultaneous thermogravimetric analysis and differential thermal analysis techniques. The stability of the composites in terms of direct‐current electrical conductivity retention was studied in an oxidative environment by isothermal and cyclic techniques. The composites were thermally stable under ambient environmental conditions; however, their properties were dependent on the method of preparation. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 99: 437–448, 2006     

Enhanced corrosion protective coating based on conducting polyaniline/zinc nanocomposite

Conducting polyaniline (PANI) is being explored as promising material for protection of metals against corrosion. It has the possibility of making smart coatings on metals, which can prevent corrosion even in scratched areas where bare metal surface is exposed to the aggressive environment. However, PANI coatings have poor barrier and mechanical properties. The barrier property of coatings can be enhanced by the addition of appropriate filler particles. Also it has been demonstrated that nanoparticulate fillers give much better barrier properties even at lower concentrations. In this study, the effect of zinc nanoparticles on the anticorrosive property of PANI coating on iron samples has been investigated. The PANI/Zn nanocomposite was synthesized by in situ polymerization of aniline in the presence of Zn nanoparticles. The nanocomposite was characterized by using FTIR, conductivity measurement, cyclic voltammetry, and AFM techniques. Results showed that PANI/Zn nanocomposite coating has improved corrosion protection effect when compared with pure PANI coating. The corrosion current of PANI/Zn coated samples were found to be much lower than that of pure PANI coated samples. The results were referred to the good barrier properties of Zn nanoparticles and improvement in electrochemical corrosion protection of PANI coating in the presence of Zn nanoparticles. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010     

Preparation of conducting polysiloxane/polyaniline composites

Polysiloxane/polyaniline microcomposites were prepared, in which polyaniline particles act as filler, thus combining the mechanical properties of polysiloxane matrix with conductivity of polyaniline. Two syntheses were evaluated: (1) homogeneous dispersion of a polyaniline colloid in the reaction mixture from which the polysiloxane matrix subsequently formed, and (2) the blending of previously prepared dry polyaniline particles with a liquid oligomeric siloxane resin followed by cure (“heterogeneous method”). Both methods lead to composites with evenly distributed filler. Electrical conductivity was achieved above 40 wt % of polyaniline, which is better obtained by the “heterogeneous” method. During the composite cure, the polyaniline particles, which are softer than the matrix, act as a catalyst and cause more efficient matrix crosslinking, thus leading to somewhat raised moduli. Although particulate fillers usually deteriorate the impact toughness, in the case of the prepared composites, the impact toughness was preserved due to the softer consistence of the filler, which hinders crack propagation. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015 , 132, 42429.     

A novel hydrogen peroxide sensor based on Ag nanoparticles decorated polyaniline/graphene composites

A novel electrochemical sensor based on Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) decorated polyaniline/graphene composites (PANI/G) is developed, which can be used for sensitive determination of H₂O₂. For the construction of the H₂O₂ sensor, polyaniline (PANI) is first electrodeposited on the surface of graphene (G) to form PANI/G, and then horseradish peroxidase (HRP) loaded on AgNPs (HRP/AgNPs) is immobilized on to the PANI/G. H₂O₂ can be catalyzed by HRP to generate current response which can be significantly enhanced by AgNPs, and thus the PANI/G based sensor can be utilized for the detection of H₂O₂. Under the optimized conditions, the proposed H₂O₂ sensor exhibits wide linear response to H₂O₂ concentration ranging from 0.25 to 2.25 mM with a detection limit of 0.03 mM (signal‐to‐noise ratio of 3), and it also shows high selectivity and reproducibility. The method is simple and cost‐effective, and can be a promising candidate as the sensitive sensing platform for H₂O₂. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015 , 132, 42409.     

Fabrication and characterization of hybrid films based on polyaniline and graphitic carbon nitride nanosheet

Hybrid films of polyaniline/graphitic carbon nitride (PANI/g‐C₃N₄) deposited on titanium was fabricated. First, g‐C₃N₄ as a two‐dimensional graphite‐like structure was synthesized by the stepwise condensation reaction of melamine and cyanuric chloride in the presence of N,N‐dimethylmethanamide as a high boiling point nonnucleophilic base. Then composite films of PANI/g‐C₃N₄ were prepared by in situ electrochemical polymerization of an aniline solution containing g‐C₃N₄. Different concentrations of g‐C₃N₄ were utilized to improve the electrochemical performances of the hybrids. The resulting PANI/g‐C₃N₄ composite films were characterized by X‐ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and ultraviolet–visible diffuse reflection spectroscopy techniques. The electrochemical performance of the composites was evaluated by cyclic voltammetry (CV). Application of the prepared samples has been evaluated as supercapacitor material in 0.5 M H₂SO₄ solution using CV technique. The specific capacitances of PANI/g‐C₃N₄ composite films were higher than obtained for pure PANI films. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2016 , 133, 44059.     

Fly ash supported photocatalytic nanocomposite poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene)/TiO2 for azo dye removal under simulated solar irradiation

The main objective of this study was to develop a supported photocatalyst for wastewater treatment with extended efficiency under solar light. For that purpose titanium dioxide (TiO₂) was immobilized by sol–gel synthesis on the surface of the waste fly ash (FA). On such prepared composite material, conductive polymer poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene) was grafted by in situ chemical oxidative polymerization with different oxidants, ammonium persulfate (APS), and iron(III) chloride, FeCl₃. Characterization was performed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X‐ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, and gas sorption analysis. Photocatalytic activity of composite photocatalyst was evaluated by testing removal efficiency of C.I. Reactive Red 45 (RR45) azo dye in three consecutive photocatalytic cycles under different pH. Discoloration of RR45 was measured using UV/Vis spectroscopy. It was determined that oxidant type plays major role in structure of composite as sample synthesized with APS had higher fraction of polymer and largest pore volume. The same composite had much better photocatalytic efficiency than sample synthesized with FeCl₃ oxidant. It was also determined that there is a very strong adsorption of dye molecules on the surface of photocatalyst that quickly causes saturation of photocatalyst and efficiency drop after first cycle. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2018 , 135, 46316.     

Photo‐induced protonation and conductivity of polyaniline/poly(ethylene glycol) and polyaniline/[poly(ethylene glycol)‐grafted polyaniline] composites

Composites of polyaniline in its emeraldine base form (PANI‐EB) and photo‐acid generators (PAG) show an increase in conductivity upon photo‐irradiation due to the protonation of PANI‐EB. Such materials may be utilized to fabricate conducting patterns by photo‐irradiation. However, the conductivity obtained by direct irradiation of PANI‐EB/PAG composites was normally quite low (<10^?3 S/cm) due to aggregation of highly loaded PAG. In this work, poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), which is a proton transfer polymer, was added to PANI‐EB/PAG. Results showed that addition of low M_w (550) PEG significantly enhance the photo‐induced conductivity. Conductivities as high as 10^?1–10⁰ S/cm were observed after photo‐irradiation. This conductivity is comparable to that of PANI‐salt synthesized by oxidizing aniline in the presence of an acid. High M_w (8000) PEG is much less effective than PEG 550, which is attributed to its lower compatibility with PANI. PEG‐grafted PANI (N‐PEG‐PANI) was also studied as an additive. Composites of PANI‐EB and N‐PEG‐PANI showed conductivity as high as 10² S/cm after treatment with HCl vapor. The photo‐induced conductivity of the N‐PEG‐PANI/PANI‐EB/PAG composite reached 10^?2–10^?1 S/cm. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2013     

Synthesis and characterization of polyaniline/NiO nanocomposite

Spherical nickel oxide (NiO) nanoparticles were prepared by using nickel chloride as precursor in the ethylene glycol as solvent and urea as precipitant. The X‐ray diffraction study showed that NiO has single‐phase cubic structure with average crystallite size of 35 nm. The prepared NiO nanoparticles were incorporated into polyaniline (PANI) matrix during in situ chemical oxidative polymerization of aniline with different molar ratios of aniline: NiO (12 : 1, 6 : 1, and 3 : 1) at 5°C using (NH₄)₂S₂O₈ as oxidant in aqueous solution of sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid, as surfactant and dopant under N₂ atmosphere. The synthesized composites have been characterized by means of X‐ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy, TEM, and vibrating sample magnetometer for its structural, thermal, morphological, and magnetic investigation. The XRD and FTIR studies show that the NiO particles are in the composite. The room temperature conductivities of the synthesized PANI, PANI/NiO (12 : 1), (6 : 1), and (3 : 1) composites were found to be 3.26 × 10^?4, 1.88 × 10^?4, 1.5 × 10^?4, and 4.61 × 10^?4 S/cm, respectively. The coercivity (H_c) and remnant magnetization (M_r) of NiO, PANI/NiO NCs (12 : 1), (6 : 1), and (3 : 1) at 5 K was found to be 8.22 × 10^?2, 6.31 × 10^?2, 6.42 × 10^?2, 6.27 × 10^?2 T, and 6.64 × 10^?3, 1.83 × 10^?4, 3.07 × 10^?4, and 3.98 × 10^?4 emu/g, respectively. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011     

Conductive composites from polyaniline and polyurethane sulphonate anionomer

The present work describes the synthesis of conductive composite of polyurethane sulphonate anionomer (PUSA) and para toluene sulphonic acid doped polyaniline (PANI–PTSA). HCl‐doped PANI was synthesized by chemical oxidative polymerization of aniline in HCl, which was converted to PANI–EB by treatment with NH₄OH. PTSA doped PANI was synthesized from EB‐PANI by redoping with PTSA solution. PUSA was synthesized from 4, 4′‐diphenylmethanediisocyanate (MDI), polypropylene glycol (PPG), 1,4‐butanediol (BD), and ionic diol SDOL. The composite was prepared by mixing of the solutions of two polymer components in DMF and then solution casting. The products were characterized and analyzed by UV‐Vis and FTIR spectroscopy, thermogravimetry, differential scanning calorimetry and scanning electron microscopy. The conductivity was found to increase by 100 times with concomitant decrease in percolation threshold when polyurethane was replaced by PUSA in the composite for the same amount of polyaniline. The composite film was thermally stable upto ～300°C. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015 , 132, 41600.     

Synthesis of novel poly(1-naphthylamine)-silver nanocomposites and its catalytic studies on reduction of 4-nitrophenol and methylene blue

A novel poly(1-naphthylamine)-silver (PNA-Ag) nanocomposite has been prepared and used as a heterogeneous catalyst for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) and methylene blue (MB). In this study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been incorporated to PNA via a simple and fast one-step route, where PNA acts as the reductant for silver ions and stabilizer for AgNPs. The prepared PNA-Ag nanocomposites were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), energy dispersive X-ray scattering (EDAX), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. They provided ample evidence for the anchoring of AgNPs to the PNA chains. Enhanced electrochemical performance of the PNA-Ag nanocomposite has been evidenced by cyclic voltammetry studies. Catalytic studies confirmed that the rate of reduction of both 4-NP and MB with sodium borohydride have been enhanced significantly in the presence of AgNPs loaded PNA in comparison to neat PNA. This nanocomposite could find application as catalyst for reductive degradation of toxic organic pollutants. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019 , 136, 48318.     

Preparation and electroanalytical characterization of polyaniline: Polyacrylonitrile composite films

Electrically conducting composite films of polyaniline:polyacyrlonitrile (PANI:PAN) prepared with varying composition ratios of aniline mixed with a fixed amount PAN. The films of optimum thicknesses (0.10 mm) were obtained using an electrically operated automatic pressure machine. The films polymerized by oxidative polymerization using 0.1M potassium persulphate (K₂S₂O₈), undoped in 1M aqueous ammonia (NH₄OH) and doped in 1M hydrochloric acid (HCl). The conductivity of composite films was studied by keeping it in 1M HCl for different time period using 4-in-line probe DC electrical conductivity measuring instrument and the temperature dependence of DC electrical conductivity was studied using isothermal technique. The PANI:PAN composite film is used as a working electrode in an electrochemical cell. Chemically doped composite film is used as cathode (working electrode), aluminum metal foil as anode (counter electrode) and platinum foil as reference electrode. The electrolyte is of 0.05M aluminum chloride (AlCl₃) in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). The voltage of the working electrode is stabilized with respect to the reference electrode and current applied between the working and counter electrode through a 9-V battery. The change in voltage versus time is plotted as the discharge curve and reversing the cell processes results in the doping of the composite films. The diffusion coefficient of the dopant ion (Cl⁻) present in the fully doped films were estimated by the galvanostatic pulse technique and found to bedifferent in different samples in the range of 10⁻¹⁶ to 10⁻¹² cm² s⁻¹. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008     

The electrorheological properties of polyaniline nanofiber/kaolinite hybrid nanocomposite

A novel polyaniline nanofiber/kaolinite nanoplatelet hybrid nanocomposite was synthesized by means of rapidly mixed in situ polymerization. The resultant polyaniline/kaolinite hybrid nanocomposite was characterized via different techniques, such as X‐ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. The results show that 2D clay nanoplatelets are coated by the 1D polyaniline nanofibers. The nanoclay platelets can improve the thermal stability of polyaniline nanofibers. An electrorheological effect is found with the suspension of polyaniline nanofiber/kaolinite nanoplatelet hybrid nanocomposite dispersed in silicone oil. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 130: 1104‐1113, 2013     

Synthesis and characterization of novel copper/polyaniline nanocomposite and application as a catalyst in the Wacker oxidation reaction

Copper nanoclusters were synthesized by a chemical reduction of an aqueous copper salt solution by sodium borohydride. A polyaniline nanocomposite containing copper nanoclusters was prepared by polymerizing a monomer aniline hydrochloride solution containing the copper nanoclusters using ammonium persulfate as an oxidizing agent. The synthesized nanocomposite was characterized using various techniques such as UV‐visible spectroscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, X‐ray diffraction (XRD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The presence of copper was confirmed by XRD and the size of the copper clusters was found to be ～53 nm, which is in good agreement with that obtained from the TEM. The synthesized nanocomposite was used to serve as a catalyst in a Wacker oxidation reaction for the conversion of 1‐decene to 2‐decanone in the presence of molecular oxygen. The formation of 2‐decanone was confirmed using GC‐MS. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 89: 2412–2417, 2003     

Room temperature CO sensing by polyaniline/Co3O4 nanocomposite

Polyaniline/cobalt oxide (PANI/Co₃O₄) nanocomposites have been investigated for their sensitivity towards carbon monoxide (CO) gas at room temperature. The Co₃O₄ nanoparticles were prepared by ultrasound assisted coprecipitation method and then incorporated into the PANI matrix. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy, powder X‐ray diffraction, and field emission scanning electron microscopy have been used to characterize the nanomaterials. The PANI/Co₃O₄ nanocomposite sensors were found to be highly selective to CO gas at room temperature. A significantly high response of 0.81 has been obtained for 75 ppm CO concentration with a response time of 40 s. Based on the observations of the sensing study, a mechanism for CO sensing by the nanocomposite has been proposed. Influence of humidity on the sensor response towards CO has also been studied and the results presented. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2016 , 133, 44115.     

Capacitive performance of polyaniline/manganese dioxide nanofiber microsphere

This work has obtained polyaniline/manganese dioxide (PANI/MnO₂) nanofibers microsphere by interfacial chemical synthesis with 4‐amino‐thiophenol (4‐ATP) as the structure‐directing agent on the Au substrate. The cyclic voltammograms, galvanostatic charge–discharge, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy were used to determine their capacitive performance. Powder X‐ray diffraction, thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller surface area measurements, and scanning electron microscope were performed for physical and chemical characterization. The effect of 4‐ATP and acids on the capacitive performance of PANI/MnO₂ nanofibers microsphere was elucidated. The as‐prepared PANI/MnO₂ was nanofiber about 30 nm diameters, and they further self‐assembled into sphere. Its specific capacitance is up to 765 F g^?1 at 1.0 mA cm^?2 in 1.0M Na₂SO₄ solution. And it shows a high stability with a capacitance fade of only 14.9% after 400 charge–discharge cycles. The symmetric capacitor of PANI/MnO₂ (PM10+)/PANI/MnO₂ (PM10?) is assembled in 1.0M Na₂SO₄ solution, and its capacitive performance is compared with that of PANI (+)/PANI (?) and MnO₂ (+)/MnO₂ (?). © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014 , 131, 40575.     

Preparation and self‐assembly of polyaniline nanorods and their application as electroactive actuators

To improve the performance of ion‐exchange polymer–metal composite (IPMC) actuators, an electrical pathway material for enhancing the surface adhesion between the membrane and the metal electrodes of the IPMC was studied. As an efficient electrical pathway material, polyaniline nanorods (PANI‐NRs) doped with p‐toluene sulfonic acid (TSA) were synthesized with a template‐free method. The factors affecting polyaniline morphology were studied with various dopant concentrations and oxidant feeding rates. Highly conductive PANI‐NRs were formed when they were synthesized with ammonium persulfate at a 5.0 mL/min oxidant feeding rate and doped with 0.125M TSA. The conductivity of the PANI‐NRs was 1.15 × 10^?1 S/cm, and their diameters and lengths were 120–180 nm and 0.6–2 μm, respectively. To apply the membrane as an actuator, perfluorosulfonated ionomer (Nafion)/PANI‐NR blends were prepared by solution blending and casting. The actuating ability of the three‐layered membrane consisting of Nafion/PANI‐NR blends was then examined and compared with that of Nafion only. The actuating ability of the IPMC was improved when Nafion/PANI‐NRs were used as electrical pathways. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010     

Electrical,mechanical, and piezoresistive properties of carbon nanotube–polyaniline hybrid filled polydimethylsiloxane composites

The electrical, mechanical, and piezoresistive properties of ternary composites based on elastomeric polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and polyaniline (PANI) were studied and compared with those of binary PDMS–CNT composites. The presence of PANI affected the percolating network of the CNTs. At lower PANI concentrations (2.5 and 5%), the conductive network of the CNTs was constructively modified; this led to an enhancement in the conductivity in the sample containing 2% CNTs. A higher PANI content (7.5%) hindered the flow of main charge carriers through the composite. The piezoresistive response of the binary and ternary composites was studied by cyclic experiments under compression loads. In all of the samples, the electrical resistance increased monotonically up to a 10% strain. The reproducibility of the piezoresistive behavior in the binary and ternary composites provided evidence that the fillers could reversibly recover their initial position together with the PDMS chains without a significant displacement with respect to their original positions. The reduction of the piezoresistive sensibility by PANI addition was attributed to the displacement restrictions of the CNTs within the composite under pressure because of the volume exclusion of PANI particles; this maintained the probability of CNT contact and increased the possibility of the formation of new CNT conductive channels. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2017 , 134, 44780.