Polyaniline Deposition on the Surface of Cotton Fibers: Structural Studies, Swelling Behavior, and Water Absorption Properties

Polyaniline-modified natural fibers have been recognized as promising candidates for conductive clothes, UV protection, and electromagnetic interference shielding. Hence, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of surface deposition of cotton fibers using polyaniline via in situ poly...

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Main Authors: Tesfamariam Teklu, Teklit Kidane Gebremedhin, Amanual Hadera Tesfay, Asfaw Gebretsadik Gebru, Ykalo Hadush Desta, Libargachew Demlie Mihretu, Hayal Lemma, Hiluf Hindeya Gebreyesus, Tadele Alemayo
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Published: Wiley 2020-01-01
Series:Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/1650364
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author Tesfamariam Teklu
Teklit Kidane Gebremedhin
Amanual Hadera Tesfay
Asfaw Gebretsadik Gebru
Ykalo Hadush Desta
Libargachew Demlie Mihretu
Hayal Lemma
Hiluf Hindeya Gebreyesus
Tadele Alemayo
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Teklit Kidane Gebremedhin
Amanual Hadera Tesfay
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Hayal Lemma
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description Polyaniline-modified natural fibers have been recognized as promising candidates for conductive clothes, UV protection, and electromagnetic interference shielding. Hence, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of surface deposition of cotton fibers using polyaniline via in situ polymerization, and preceding structural changes were further screened by FT-IR, UV-Vis, TGA, SEM/EDX, and conductivity in comparison with bare cotton fibers used as the control sample. Polyaniline was introduced on the surface of cotton fibers as a conductive form, which was confirmed by electrical conductivity (1.54 × 10−4 Scm−1) equivalent to semiconductor materials. Detection of particular peaks at NKα 0.379 keV and ClKα 2.621 keV from EDX analysis revealed the introduction of nitrogen and chlorine, respectively. Polyaniline deposition on the cotton surface was successful to introduce hydrophobic environment to the system to enhance resistance to water absorption meaningfully.
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spelling doaj-art-4bfbad2c524a4d63a714a719ae4d4cf22025-08-20T02:38:42ZengWileyAdvances in Materials Science and Engineering1687-84341687-84422020-01-01202010.1155/2020/16503641650364Polyaniline Deposition on the Surface of Cotton Fibers: Structural Studies, Swelling Behavior, and Water Absorption PropertiesTesfamariam Teklu0Teklit Kidane Gebremedhin1Amanual Hadera Tesfay2Asfaw Gebretsadik Gebru3Ykalo Hadush Desta4Libargachew Demlie Mihretu5Hayal Lemma6Hiluf Hindeya Gebreyesus7Tadele Alemayo8Department of Chemistry, Mekelle University, Mekelle, P.O. Box: 231, EthiopiaDepartment of Chemistry, Mekelle University, Mekelle, P.O. Box: 231, EthiopiaDepartment of Chemistry, Mekelle University, Mekelle, P.O. Box: 231, EthiopiaDepartment of Chemistry, Mekelle University, Mekelle, P.O. Box: 231, EthiopiaDepartment of Chemistry, Mekelle University, Mekelle, P.O. Box: 231, EthiopiaDepartment of Chemistry, Mekelle University, Mekelle, P.O. Box: 231, EthiopiaDepartment of Biology, Mekelle University, Mekelle, P.O. Box: 231, EthiopiaSchool of Medical Sciences, Mekelle University, Mekelle, P.O. Box: 231, EthiopiaDepartment of Animal Rangeland and Wildlife Science, Mekelle University, Mekelle, P.O. Box: 231, EthiopiaPolyaniline-modified natural fibers have been recognized as promising candidates for conductive clothes, UV protection, and electromagnetic interference shielding. Hence, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of surface deposition of cotton fibers using polyaniline via in situ polymerization, and preceding structural changes were further screened by FT-IR, UV-Vis, TGA, SEM/EDX, and conductivity in comparison with bare cotton fibers used as the control sample. Polyaniline was introduced on the surface of cotton fibers as a conductive form, which was confirmed by electrical conductivity (1.54 × 10−4 Scm−1) equivalent to semiconductor materials. Detection of particular peaks at NKα 0.379 keV and ClKα 2.621 keV from EDX analysis revealed the introduction of nitrogen and chlorine, respectively. Polyaniline deposition on the cotton surface was successful to introduce hydrophobic environment to the system to enhance resistance to water absorption meaningfully.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/1650364
spellingShingle Tesfamariam Teklu
Teklit Kidane Gebremedhin
Amanual Hadera Tesfay
Asfaw Gebretsadik Gebru
Ykalo Hadush Desta
Libargachew Demlie Mihretu
Hayal Lemma
Hiluf Hindeya Gebreyesus
Tadele Alemayo
Polyaniline Deposition on the Surface of Cotton Fibers: Structural Studies, Swelling Behavior, and Water Absorption Properties
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
title Polyaniline Deposition on the Surface of Cotton Fibers: Structural Studies, Swelling Behavior, and Water Absorption Properties
title_full Polyaniline Deposition on the Surface of Cotton Fibers: Structural Studies, Swelling Behavior, and Water Absorption Properties
title_fullStr Polyaniline Deposition on the Surface of Cotton Fibers: Structural Studies, Swelling Behavior, and Water Absorption Properties
title_full_unstemmed Polyaniline Deposition on the Surface of Cotton Fibers: Structural Studies, Swelling Behavior, and Water Absorption Properties
title_short Polyaniline Deposition on the Surface of Cotton Fibers: Structural Studies, Swelling Behavior, and Water Absorption Properties
title_sort polyaniline deposition on the surface of cotton fibers structural studies swelling behavior and water absorption properties
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/1650364
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