Abstract
Block copolymers of α,ω-diamine polydimethylsiloxane (DA · PDMS) and polypyrrole have been produced by the polymerization of pyrrole with the redox system of ceric salt/DA · PDMS. The properties of the copolymers may be regulated by the ratio of DA · PDMS/Pyrrole/Ce4(NH4)2(NO3)6. The copolymers with lower conductivities are soluble in solvents such as DMF and acetone but higher conductive copolymers are insoluble. A block copolymer with unusually high conductivity (4000 S/cm) was produced under one specific polymerization condition. The chemical structure and the surface morphology of the copolymer particles seem to be important for high conductivity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2361-2368 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | European Polymer Journal |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2006 |
Keywords
- Ceric salt
- Conductive copolymers
- Polypyrrole
- Silicone