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Characterization and Properties of Poly[ N ‐(2‐cyanoethyl)pyrrole]
Author(s) -
Aradilla David,
Estrany Francesc,
Armelin Elaine,
Oliver Ramon,
Iribarren José I.,
Alemán Carlos
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
macromolecular chemistry and physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.57
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1521-3935
pISSN - 1022-1352
DOI - 10.1002/macp.201000015
Subject(s) - pedot:pss , anode , polymer , materials science , conductive polymer , pyrrole , polymer chemistry , doping , electrochemistry , fabrication , polymerization , chemical engineering , layer (electronics) , polypyrrole , characterization (materials science) , electrode , nanotechnology , chemistry , composite material , organic chemistry , optoelectronics , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology , engineering
PNCPy was prepared by anodic polymerization and its properties in both doped and undoped state were characterized. The doping level of the oxidized material has been found to be larger than that of other conducting polymers; the more relevant electrochemical properties of the doped material were retained after undoping. SEM and AFM data are consistent with a lumpy surface and a multidirectional growing of the polymer chains. Finally, PNCPy has been combined with PEDOT to prepare three‐layer systems with enhanced electroactivity and electrostability. Results suggest that PNCPy is a potential candidate for the fabrication of electric circuit components that are able to block the current flow below a given potential.