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Characterization and electrochemical studies on poly(1-naphthylamine)-graphene oxide nanocomposites prepared by in situ chemical oxidative polymerization

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Present work demonstrates the synthesis of novel poly(1-naphthylamine)-graphene oxide (PNA–GO) nanocomposites by the polymerization of NA in GO dispersion. Here, GO was synthesized by greener oxidation of graphite without using sodium nitrate. The characterization of PNA–GO nanocomposites by different analytical techniques indicates that structural, thermal, and electrochemical properties are dependent on GO content. Observation of interconnected fibrous arrangement of PNA in PNA–GO nanocomposites suggests the templating interaction of GO on PNA. Electrochemical studies reveal the improvement in capacitance, cyclic stability, and charge transfer characteristics of PNA–GO nanocomposite offering a low-cost and highly processable electrode material.

In situ synthesis and electrochemical studies on poly(1-naphthylamine)-graphene oxide nanocomposites.

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Acknowledgment

The authors would like to thank the SAIF, STIC, CUSAT, and Kerala, India, for characterization facilities.

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The authors would like to thank the financial assistance to Femina K.S. granted by the University Grants Commission, Govt. of India under Faculty Development Programme (Grant No. FIP/12th Plan/KLMG 009 TF 12 dated 20 /04/2017) and to Alex Joseph by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India under SARD scheme (Grant No.002/SARD/2015/KSCSTE). 

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  1. Department of Chemistry, St. Joseph’s College, Moolamattom, Idukki, Kerala, 685591, India

    Femina Kanjirathamthadathil Saidu & George Vazhathara Thomas

  2. Department of Chemistry, Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam, Kerala, 682011, India

    Femina Kanjirathamthadathil Saidu

  3. Department of Chemistry, Newman College, Thodupuzha, Kerala, 685585, India

    Alex Joseph & Eldhose Vadakkechalil Varghese

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Saidu, F.K., Joseph, A., Varghese, E.V. et al. Characterization and electrochemical studies on poly(1-naphthylamine)-graphene oxide nanocomposites prepared by in situ chemical oxidative polymerization. J Solid State Electrochem 23, 2897–2906 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-019-04380-9

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