Characterization of Synthesized Conducting Polymers by Using Different Solvents

This work describes the synthesis and characterisation of soluble and conducting polyaniline via a chemical polymerisation process. This polymerisation route produces polyaniline, which is highly soluble in a variety of organic common polar solvent/water mixes. The effect of synthesis parameters such as solvent type and its concentration on thermal stability was examined, as well as the solubility and other properties of the resultant PANI. In addition, the synthesised materials were characterised using a variety of methodologies, including XRD analysis and FTIR spectroscopy. Finally, TGA was used to gain information about the thermal behaviour of the materials.