Preparations, Properties, and Applications of Polyaniline and Polyaniline Thin Films-A Review

Polyaniline (PANI) is a famous conductive polymer, and it has received tremendous consideration from researchers in the field of nanotechnology for the improvement of sensors, optoelectronic devices, and photonic devices. PANI is doped easily by different acids and dopants because of its easy synthesis and remarkable environmental stability. This review focuses on different preparation processes of PANI thin film by chemical and physical methods. Several features of PANI thin films, such as their magnetic, redox, and antioxidant, anti-corrosion, and electrical and sensing properties, are discussed in this review. PANI is a highly conductive polymer. Given its unique properties, easy synthesis, low cost, and high environmental stability in various applications such as electronics, drugs, and anti-corrosion materials, it has attracted extensive attention. The most important PANI applications are briefly reviewed at the end of this review.

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Polyaniline (PANI) is a well-known conductive polymer that has attracted significant attention in the field of nanotechnology. This review focuses on the preparation processes and various properties of PANI thin films, discussing its potential applications in electronics, drugs, and anti-corrosion materials. PANI's unique characteristics, such as high conductivity, easy synthesis, and environmental stability, make it a promising material for a wide range of applications.