Amino-Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes for the Preparation of Electroactive Polyurea Composites with Improved Electrical Properties

Abstract

Multiwalled carbon nanotube/electroactive polyurea (MWCNT/EPU) composites have been synthesized through oxidative coupling polymerization. The amino functional groups on AF-MWCNTs provided an opportunity to react with oligoaniline in oxidative coupling polymerization process. UV-visible spectra reveals that the quinoid ring on the EPU interact with MWCNTs. The results of the cyclic voltammetry studies indicate enhanced electrochemical properties for efficient electron/charge transfers behavior of MWCNT/EPU composites.