Synthesis and characterization of polyaniline-copper oxide nano-composites

Abstract

Polyaniline-based metal oxide composites offer unique features that make them useful in many technical domains. This research synthesizes and characterizes these composites to reveal their structural, morphological, anxd functional properties. Combining metal oxide nanoparticles with the conductive polymer polyaniline multiplies material and application capabilities. The oxidizing agents and reaction conditions must be carefully controlled during aniline monomer oxidative polymerization. This allows for composite qualities to be tailored to sensor, energy storage, and catalytic technology challenges. Copper oxides are inherently p-type semiconductors with narrow band gaps and possess numerous desirable features that can be used in a wide range of applications. This research presents the production of CuO nanoparticles and the fabrication of polyaniline-CuO Nano composites using five distinct proportions of CuO nanoparticles. The samples underwent characterization using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Utilizing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and CV to determine their potential use in sensors and energy storage devices.