| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1403104 | European Polymer Journal | 2008 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
A detailed study about the synthesis, characterization and properties of poly(o-methylaniline)(PoMea)/maghnite nanocomposites has been performed. Changes in the characteristics of the nanocomposites, depending on the intercalated cation between the clay layers before the synthesis, have been observed. Intercalated morphology has been detected by TEM in nanocomposites containing copper-treated maghnite (Magh-Cu), while when maghnite treated with strong acids was used (Magh-H); an exfoliated material has been obtained. Also, remarkable differences in the properties of the polymers have been observed by TG-MS and FTIR, suggesting that the polymer produced with Magh-H has a higher degree of branching. The electrochemical behavior of the polymers extracted from the nanocomposites has been studied by cyclic voltammetry. Good electrochemical response has been observed for PoMea grown into Magh-Cu but not for the one polymerized into Magh-H.
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Authors
Horacio J. Salavagione, Diego Cazorla-Amorós, Selma Tidjane, Mohammed Belbachir, Abdelghani Benyoucef, Emilia Morallón,