Morphological, electrical and antimicrobial properties of polyaniline-coated paper prepared via a two-pot layer-by-layer technique

Abstract

© 2019 Polyaniline-coated papers were fabricated using two-pot layer-by-layer technique. The process involved successive dipping in monomer-acid and oxidant solutions. The infrared spectra showed vibrational modes associated with the presence of polyaniline molecules and cellulose fibers. The polyaniline-coated papers were observed to have electrical and antimicrobial properties. SEM images showed an interconnected network where charges can flow. Measured AC conductivities varied with the amount and configuration of deposits. The values were higher for samples prepared using a larger acid-to-aniline molar ratio. The polyaniline-coated papers were more effective in reducing S. aureus (gram positive) than E. coli (gram negative) after 1 h of contact. The samples’ ability to reduce these bacterial populations decreased after deprotonation.

Source or Periodical Title

Materials Chemistry and Physics

ISSN

2540584

Document Type

Article

Subject

AC conductivity, Antibacterial, Conducting polymer, Polyaniline, SEM images

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