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Tensile properties, morphology, and electrical conductivity of (Poly[vinyl chloride])/(Poly[ethylene oxide])/Polyaniline conductive films
Author(s) -
Ghani Supri A.,
Mohd Din Siti Hajar,
Abd Jalil Jalilah
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of vinyl and additive technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.295
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1548-0585
pISSN - 1083-5601
DOI - 10.1002/vnl.21518
Subject(s) - materials science , polyaniline , vinyl chloride , composite material , ultimate tensile strength , ethylene oxide , oxide , electrical conductor , conductive polymer , thermal stability , scanning electron microscope , polymer , chemical engineering , copolymer , polymerization , engineering , metallurgy
The effect of polyaniline (PAni) on the tensile properties, electrical conductivity, morphology, and thermal degradation of (poly[vinyl chloride])/(poly[ethylene oxide])/PAni (PVC/PEO/PAni) conductive films was studied. The tensile strength and modulus of elasticity of PVC/PEO/PAni conductive films decreased with an increase in the PAni loading. At high PAni content, the PVC/PEO/PAni conductive films exhibited higher electrical conductivity and thermal stability than lower filler loadings. A scanning electron micrograph morphology study showed that the PAni could significantly improve interaction at the interface of the filler into the PVC/PEO phase. The PVC/PEO/PAni conductive films are known to interact with chemical samples while maintaining good compatibility and good application of conductive polymer for use in gas sensors. J. VINYL ADDIT. TECHNOL., 24:44–49, 2018. © 2015 Society of Plastics Engineers