Issue 39, 2013

Preparation and thermoelectric properties of multi-walled carbon nanotube/polyaniline hybrid nanocomposites

Abstract

In this work, a facile strategy for the fabrication of PANI/multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) nanocomposites without the assistance of a dispersant is introduced. MWCNTs and polyaniline were homogeneously mixed by cryogenic grinding (CG) and then consolidated via Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS). X-ray power diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) were employed to characterize the as-prepared composites. The XRD results showed that cryogenic grinding can refine the grain size of PANI and induce more dislocations. The FTIR spectra data showed that the peaks of the PANI/MWNT composites displayed a red shift. In the high resolution FESEM image, the layer-by-layer structure and smooth surface can be observed. The thermoelectric properties of the as-prepared nanocomposites were investigated as a function of MWCNT content. The results showed that the electrical conductivity increased remarkably with the increasing MWCNT content, and the maximum power factor was 10.73 × 10−8 W mK−2, higher than pure PANI. Additionally, as the MWNT content increased from 10% to 30%, the electrical conductivity of the PANI/MWNT composite increased from 3.51 S m−1 to 1.59 × 102 S m−1. This work demonstrates a simple and effective method for improving the dispersity of carbon nanotubes and the thermoelectric properties of conducting polymers.

Graphical abstract: Preparation and thermoelectric properties of multi-walled carbon nanotube/polyaniline hybrid nanocomposites

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
17 Jun 2013
Accepted
01 Aug 2013
First published
02 Aug 2013

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2013,1, 12109-12114

Preparation and thermoelectric properties of multi-walled carbon nanotube/polyaniline hybrid nanocomposites

Q. Zhang, W. Wang, J. Li, J. Zhu, L. Wang, M. Zhu and W. Jiang, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2013, 1, 12109 DOI: 10.1039/C3TA12353G

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