Preparation, characterization and anion exchange properties of polypyrrole/carbon nanotube nanocomposites

被引:27
作者
Cui, XL [1 ]
Engelhard, MH [1 ]
Lin, YH [1 ]
机构
[1] Pacific NW Natl Lab, Richland, WA 99352 USA
关键词
electrosynthesis; polypyrrole; carbon nanotube; electrically switched anion exchange; perchlorate;
D O I
10.1166/jnn.2006.122
中图分类号
O6 [化学];
学科分类号
0703 ;
摘要
In this study, polypyrrole (PPy) thin films were electrodeposited on carbon nanotube (CNT) backbones by applying a constant deposition potential in 0.1 M pyrrole solution with different electrolytes, such as NaCl, NaNO3, or NaClO4. The hybrid films were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and cyclic voltammetry. SEM images revealed the nanostructrure of PPy films generated on CNT surface. The electrochemical and anion exchange properties of the PPy-CNT composite films have been investigated. Nanostructured composite thin films of PPy-CNTs were studied by cyclic voltammetry between 0.4 and -0.8 V in aqueous solution to evaluate their cycling stability and capacity for electrically switched anion exchange. The presence of the CNT backbone greatly improved the anion exchange capacity and stability of the PPy-CNT composite film, which may be attributed to the high surface area of CNT matrix, nanostructure of the PPy film, and the interaction between CNTs and PPy.
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