| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5185315 | Polymer | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Novel core-sheath nanofibers, composed of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) core and polypyrrole (PPy) sheath with clear boundary between them, were fabricated by electrospinning PAN/FeCl3·6H2O bicomponent nanofibers and the subsequent surface-initiated polymerization in a pyrrole-containing solution. By adjusting the concentration of FeCl3·6H2O, the surface morphology of PPy sheath changed from isolated agglomerates or clusters to relatively uniform thin-film structure. Thermal properties of PAN-PPy core-sheath nanofibers were also characterized. Results indicated that the PPy sheath played a role of inhibitor and retarded the complex chemical reactions of PAN during the carbonization process.
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Authors
Liwen Ji, Zhan Lin, Ying Li, Shuli Li, Yinzheng Liang, Ozan Toprakci, Quan Shi, Xiangwu Zhang,