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Preparation and characterization of conducting nylon 6 fibers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

A. Saritha Chandran  and
Sunil K. Narayanankutty
Sunil K. Narayanankutty*
Affiliation:
Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin 682 022, Kerala, India
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a) Address all correspondence to this author. e-mail: sunil@cusat.ac.in
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Abstract

Conducting nylon 6 fibers were prepared by in situ polymerization of aniline on to the fiber surface, after providing a chemical etching treatment to the fibers using chromic acid. The properties of the etched and polyaniline (PANI) coated fibers were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, thermogravimetry, and differential scanning calorimetry. Though the etching process caused a marginal decline in the mechanical properties of the fiber, it provided a reasonably rough surface for PANI adhesion and enhanced the conductivity of the fiber. The conductivity increased from 4.22 × 10−2 to 3.72 × 10−1 S/cm at an etching time of 4 h.

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Journal of Materials Research , Volume 24 , Issue 8 , August 2009 , pp. 2728 - 2735
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2009

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