T. Anwer, M. O. Ansari, F. Mohammad
Sep 25, 2013
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Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
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Abstract Herein, we report in situ preparation of dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid (DBSA) micelles assisted polyaniline (Pani)/zirconium oxide (ZrO 2 ) nanocomposites (Pani/ZrO 2 ) by using K 2 S 2 O 8 as an oxidizing agent. Thus prepared nanocomposites were characterized by SEM, FTIR, XRD and UV–vis spectrophotometry. DBSA acted as dopant/surfactant, and the incorporation of ZrO 2 nanoparticles improved the stability, electrical and thermal properties of nanocomposites. From the results of UV–vis absorbance it was observed that Pani/ZrO 2 nanocomposite was more stabilized under UV light than Pani. DC electrical conductivity retention was studied by isothermal and cyclic ageing techniques and was observed to be better than Pani under ambient environmental conditions.