Electrodeposition and characterisation of polypyrroles containing sulfonated carbon nanotubes
RIS ID
20286
Abstract
Using facile diazonium chemistry, sulfonate groups have been covalently attached to single wall carbon nanotubes. The resulting sulfonated tubes form a stable aqueous dispersion in the presence of pyrrole monomer. Subsequent electropolymerisation results in a conductive, electroactive polypyrrole doped with sulfonated tubes being formed at unusually low potentials. The potential of this material as a host matrix for biomolecules has been demonstrated by entrapping horse-radish peroxidase directly in the polypyrrole during composite formation.
Grant Number
ARC/FF0669110
Publication Details
Lynam, C., Wallace, G. G. & Officer, D. L. (2007). Electrodeposition and characterisation of polypyrroles containing sulfonated carbon nanotubes. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 7 (10), 3487-3494.