Electron paramagnetic resonance investigations of electrospun polyaniline fibers
Abstract
A comparative study of the EPR magnetic susceptibility behavior of the camphorsulfonic acid-doped polyaniline (PANCSA) blends with polyethylene oxide (PEO) is reported. Compared to films, the fibers are found to exhibit increased Pauli susceptibility, more Lorentzian character in the EPR lineshape, and smaller EPR linewidth. These changes are interpreted as due to increased chain alignment in the fibers compared with the cast films. Electron localization effects in true nanofibers (diameter <100 nm) of organic polymers can therefore be studied using the technique of electron paramagnetic resonance.
Department(s)
Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science
Document Type
Article
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0038-1098(02)00492-1
Keywords
polymers, electronic transport
Publication Date
2002
Recommended Citation
Kahol, P. K., and N. J. Pinto. "Electron paramagnetic resonance investigations of electrospun polyaniline fibers." Solid state communications 124, no. 5-6 (2002): 195-197.
Journal Title
Solid state communications
