Nanostructured Conductive Polymers

by Eftekhari, Ali

• ISBN13: 9780470745854
• ISBN10: 0470745851
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-08-02
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Providing a vital link between nanotechnology and conductive polymers, this book covers advances in topics of this interdisciplinary area. In each chapter, there is a discussion of current research issues while reviewing the background of the topic. The selection of topics and contributors from around the globe make this text an outstanding resource for researchers involved in the field of nanomaterials or polymer materials design. The book is divided into three sections: From Conductive Polymers to Nanotechnology, Synthesis and Characterization, and Applications.

Author Biography

Ali Eftekhari is Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Avicenna Institute of Technology in Cleveland (USA). He received his PhD at Trinity College (Ireland). From 2000 to 2002, he was a researcher at Nirvan Co. (USA) working on an environmental project under support of former Vice-President Al Gore. From 2002 to 2004, Professor Eftekhari was senior researcher at KICR (USA), working on a joint corporate project based in United States and Iran. For the next two years, he was Head of the Electrochemistry Division at the Materials and Energy Research Center in Iran. Since 2007, Ali Eftekhari has been Professor of Chemistry and Director of Avicenna Institute of Technology. He is the editor of four books including Nanostructured Materials in Electrochemistry (Wiley) and editor of the book Boltzmann Philosophy of Science. Professor Eftekhari is Editor of the Journal of Nanomaterials and has been chairman or on the Editorial Advisory Boards of several conferences. His research interests include electrochemistry, nanoscience and nanotechnology, statistical physics, condensed matter physics, philosophy, the history of science, management and science policy.

Table of Contents

Preface

Foreword

List of Contributors

History of Conductive Polymers

Introduction

Archeology and prehistory

The dawn of the modern era

The materials revolution

Concluding remarks

Acknowledgments

References

Polyaniline nanostructures

Introduction

Preparation

Structure and Properties

Processing and Applications

Conclusions and Outlook

References

Nanoscale Inhomogeneity of Conducting Polymer Based Materials

Introduction: Inhomogeneity and Nanostructured Materials

Direct Local Measurements of Nanoscale Inhomogeneity of Conducting and Semiconducting Polymers

In-situ Studies of Conducting and Semiconducting Polymers:

The Origin of the Nanoscale Inhomogeneity of Conducting and Semiconducting Polymers

References

Nanostructured Conductive Polymers by Electrospinning

Introduction to Electrospinning Technology

Electrospinning Processing

Electrospinning Processing Parameters - Control of the Nanofiber Morphology

Nanostructured conductive polymers by electrospinning

Application of Electrospun Nanostructrured Conductive Polymers

Composites based on conducting polymers and carbon nanotubes

Introduction

Carbon Nanotubes

Synthesis of composites based on conducting polymers and carbon nanotubes

Vibrational properties of composites based on conducting polymers and carbon nanotubes

Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Inorganic-Based Nanocomposites of Conductive Polymers

Introduction

FeOCl

V₂O₅ systems

VOPO₄.2H₂O

MoO₃

Layered phosphates and phosphonates

Layered Rutiles

Layered perovskites

Layered Titanates

Graphite Oxide

Conclusions

Acknowledgements

References

Metallic-based Nanocomposites of Conductive Polymers

Introduction

Oxidative Polymerization Combined with Metal Ions Reduction (One-pot Synthesis)

Nanocomposite Formation by Means of Pre-synthesized Metal Nanoparticles

Metal Electrodeposition in Pre-synthesized CPs

Chemical Reduction of Metal Ions in Pre-polymerized CP Suspensions or Layers

Metallic Based Conducting Polymer Composites for Electrocatalytic and Electroanalytic Applications

List of Acronyms

References

Spectroscopy of Nanostructured Conducting Polymers

Synthetic Metals

Nanostructured Conducting Polymers

Spectroscopic Techniques

Spectroscopy of Nanostructured Conducting Polymers

Concluding Remarks

Acknowledgements

References

Atomic Force Microscopy Study of Conductive Polymers

Introduction

AFM Fundamentals and Applications

Concluding Remarks

Acknowledgments

References

Single Conducting Polymer Nanowires

Introduction

Fabrication of Single Conducting Polymer Nanowires (CPNWs)

Transport Properties and Electrical Characterization

Application of Single Conducting Polymer Nanowires (CPNWs)

Summary and Outlook

References

Conductive Polymer Micro and Nano Containers

Structures of Micro- and Nano- Containers

Preparation Method and Formation Mechanism

Properties and Applications of Micro- and Nano- Containers

Conclusions

References

Magnetic and Electron Transport Behaviors of Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites

Introduction

Magnetic Polymer Nanocomposite Preparation

Physicochemical Property Characterization

Microstructure of the Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites

Interaction between the Nanoparticles and Conductive Polymer Matrix

Magnetic Properties of Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites

Electron Transport in Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites

Giant Magnetoresistance in Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites

Summary

References

Charge Transfer and Charge Separation in Conjugated Polymer Solar Cells

Introduction

Charge Transfer in Conjugated Polymers

Charge Generation and Recombination in Organic Solar Cells with High Open-Circuit Voltage

Conclusions and Outlook

Acknowledgements

References

Nanostructured conducting polymers for (electro)chemical sensors

Introduction

Nanowires and Nanotubes

Nanogaps and nanojunctions

Nanofibres and nanocables

Nanofilms

Metallic nanoparticle/conducting polymer nanocomposites

Metal oxide nanoparticles/conducting polymer nanocomposites

Carbon Nanotube nanocomposites

Nanoparticles

Nanoporous templates

Application summaries

Conclusions

References

Nanostructural Aspects of Conducting Polymer Actuators

Introduction

Mechanism and modes of actuation

Modelling mechanical performance and developing device applications

Effect of morphology and nanostructure upon actuation

Solvent and ion size effects to achieve higher actuation

Nanostructured composite actuators

Prospects for nanostructured conducting polymer actuators

References

Electroactive Conducting Polymers for the Protection of Metals against Corrosion: from Micro- to Nanostructured Films

Introduction

Protection Mechanisms Induced by Conducting Polymers

Conducting Polymer Coating Techniques for Usual Oxidizable Metals and Performances of Conducting Polymer-Based Micron-Thick Films for Protection against Corrosion

Nanostructured Conducting Polymer Coatings and Anticorrosion Protection

Conclusions

Acknowledgement

References

Electrocatalysis by Nanostructured Conducting Polymers

Introduction

Electrochemical synthetic techniques of nanostructured conducting polymers

Electrocatalysis at nanostructured conducting polymer electrodes

Conclusion

References

Nanostructured Conductive Polymers as Biomaterials

Introduction

Biomedical applications for conductive polymers

Polymer design considerations

Fabrication of nanostructured conductive polymers

Polymer characterisation

Interfacing with neural tissue

Conclusions

References

Nanocomposites of Polymers Made Conductive by Nanofillers

Introduction

Experimental

Results and discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Index

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