Polyindole Based Nanocomposites and Their Applications: A Review
Author(s) -
Rita,
Sameena Mehtab,
M.G.H. Zaidi,
Kavita Singhal,
B. B. Arya,
Tanveer Irshad Siddiqui
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
material science research india
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2394-0565
pISSN - 0973-3469
DOI - 10.13005/msri/160202
Subject(s) - materials science , nanocomposite , thermal stability , supercapacitor , nanotechnology , polymerization , oxide , polymer , fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , chemical engineering , microstructure , polymer nanocomposite , electrochemistry , composite material , chemistry , electrode , metallurgy , engineering
Polyindole (PIn) is hetroatomic organic molecule which belongs to the fused-ring family have emerged in the past several decades as promising materials due to their unique physical and electro chemical properties. PIn was successfully synthesized by chemical polymerization of indole. Properties of PIn can be improved by mixing polymer with conducting metals, metal oxide, carbon nano composites and other materials. Polyindole nano composites (PNCs) were characterized through various spectral, thermal and electrical methods. FT-IR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) spectra confirmed the formation of PNCs and SEM (Scanning electron microscopy) reveal the micro structure of surface of PNCs. Thermal characterization revealed that thermal stability of PNCs increases with addition of metal, metal oxide, carbon nano composites and other materials. These studies revealed that PNCs of PIn with other metals have an important influence on super capacitors electro chemical devices, catalysis, anti corrosion, diodes, sensor and biology related applications. This review provide an overview of the preparation of PIn and their composites, followed by their application in various fields with future perspectives. Material Science Research India www.materialsciencejournal.org ISSN: 0973-3469, Vol.16, No.(2) 2019, Pg. 97-102 CONTACT Sameena Mehtaba smiitr@gmail.com Department of Chemistry, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology,
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