A hybrid composite material consisting of Micaceous Iron Oxide (MIOX) and Polypyrrole (PPy) was synthesized by employing a relatively simple chemical oxidative polymerization method in water. The synthesized hybrid composite material was characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) for morphology, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) for elemental analysis and Conductive-Atomic Force Microscopy (C-AFM) for conductivity studies. Density assessment of the resulting hybrid was also performed to determine the adhesion between MIOX and PPy. Uniform growth of PPy particles was observed on the MIOX surface as evidenced in SEM micrographs. The presence of nitrogen and lesser amount of iron in EDS results indicated the formation of PPy on the surface of MIOX. Additionally, conductive regions found in C-AFM studies confirmed the conducting nature of synthesized MIOX/PPy hybrid composite particles.  

Synthesis and characterization of micaceous iron oxide/polypyrrole hybrid composites by chemical oxidative polymerization

245th National Meeting (2013)

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