Trends in Conducting Polymer and Hybrids of Conducting Polymer/Carbon Nanotube: A Review |
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Authors: | Sanaa Meer Tahir Iqbal |
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Affiliation: | 1. Nanosciences Division, National Center for Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan;2. Department of Physics, Institute of Natural Sciences, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan;3. Department of Physics, Institute of Natural Sciences, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan |
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Abstract: | Several conducting polymers, including polyaniline, polypyrrole, polythiophene, polyvinylpyrrolidone, poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene), poly(m-phenylenediamine), polynaphthylamine, poly(p-phenylene sulfide), and their carbon nanotube reinforced nanocomposites are discussed in this review. The physical, electrical, structural and thermal properties of polymers along with synthesis methods are discussed. A concise note on carbon nanotubes regarding their purification, functionalization, properties and production are reported. Moreover, the article focuses upon synthesis methods, properties and applications of conducting polymer/carbon nanotube nanocomposites are focused. Nanotube dispersion, loading concentration and alignment within conducting polymer/carbon nanotube nanocomposite affect their performance and morphology. The conducting polymer/carbon nanotube nanocomposites are substantially used in sensors, energy storage devices, supercapacitors, solar cells, EMI materials, diodes, and coatings. |
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Keywords: | Conducting polymer carbon nanotube electrical properties sensors solar cell |
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