Electrical and electromechanical properties of cellulose-polypyrrole-ionic liquid nanocomposite: Effect of polymerization time

Suresha K. Mahadeva, Sang Yeol Yang, Jaehwan Kim

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Abstract

The effect of polymerization time on ionic liquid (IL) nanocoating onto polypyrrole (PPy) adsorbed cellulose and its influence on electrical and electromechanical properties were investigated. Cellulose-PPy-IL (CPIL) nanocomposites were fabricated by polymerization-induced adsorption process followed by subsequent activation in 1-butyl-3-methyimidazolium chloride IL solution. Fourier transform-IR spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy analysis showed successful preparation of the CPIL nanocomposites. Results revealed that CPIL nanocomposites can be utilized to develop a highly durable biomimetic actuators working in ambient condition. Preparation, characterization, and performance test of the actuators are explained.

Original languageEnglish
Article number5439853
Pages (from-to)445-450
Number of pages6
JournalIEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology
Volume10
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2011

Keywords

  • Actuators
  • conductivity
  • electromechanical effects
  • intelligent materials
  • IR spectroscopy
  • nanotechnology

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