Preparation and characterization of PAn/NiO nanocomposite using various surfactants

Conducting nanocomposite of NiO-PAn has been prepared in the aqueous medium using polyvinyl alcohol and hydroxypropylcellulose as a surfactant. The conductivity of the composites was measured as a function of the NiO concentration in reaction solution. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FIR) and electrical resistivity proved that NiO affect the properties of composite. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.