Synthesis of graphite nanosheets/AgCl/polypyrrole composites via two-step inverse microemulsion method

An effective process for the synthesis of graphite nanosheets/AgCl/polypyrrole (NanoGs/AgCl/PPy) composites was developed. NanoGs were prepared by treating the expanded graphite with sonication in aqueous alcohol solution. Then nanocomposites were fabricated via in situ polymerization of pyrrole in the presence of NanoGs and AgCl particles through two-step sequentially inverse microemulsion method. The nanoscale dispersion of NanoGs and AgCl particles was evidenced by the SEM and TEM examinations. From the thermogravimetric analysis, the introduction of inorganic nano-AgCl and NanoGs exhibited a beneficial effect on the thermal stability of pure PPy. According to the four-point-probe test, the conductivity of the final NanoGs/AgCl/PPy composites was dramatically increased compared with pure PPy. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.