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- Title
Aliphatic-aromatic polyester-polyaniline composites: preparation, characterization, antibacterial activity and conducting properties.
- Authors
Wu, Chin-San
- Abstract
Poly(butylene adipate- co-terephthalate) (PBAT) composites containing polyaniline (PANI) were prepared using a melt blending process. Acrylic-acid-grafted PBAT (PBAT- g-AA) and PANI were used to improve the compatibility and dispersibility of PANI within the PBAT matrix. The composites were characterised morphologically using scanning electron microscopy, chemically using Fourier transform IR spectrometry and 13C solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance, and optically using UV-visible spectroscopy. The electrical conductivity of the composites was also evaluated with a resistance tester and a cyclic voltameter. Escherichia coli (BCRC 10239) was chosen as the standard bacterium for determining the antibacterial properties of the composite materials. The anti-static properties of the composites were also evaluated. The PBAT- g-AA/PANI composite showed markedly enhanced antibacterial and anti-static properties due to the formation of amide bonds by the condensation of the carboxylic acid groups of PBAT- g-AA with the amino groups of PANI. The optimal level of PANI was 9 wt%, as excess PANI led to separation of the two organic phases, lowering their compatibility. Copyright © 2012 Society of Chemical Industry
- Subjects
POLYBUTENES; POLYANILINES; SCANNING electron microscopy; COMPOSITE materials; NUCLEAR magnetic resonance; ANTIBACTERIAL agents
- Publication
Polymer International, 2012, Vol 61, Issue 10, p1556
- ISSN
0959-8103
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/pi.4247