10.1007/s40089-018-0238-2

Recent progress in nanocomposites based on conducting polymer: application as electrochemical sensors

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  • Mama El Rhazi*1,
  • Sanaa Majid2,
  • Miloud Elbasri1,
  • Fatima Ezzahra Salih1,
  • Larbi Oularbi1,
  • Khalid Lafdi3,
  1. Laboratory of Materials, Membranes and Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies of Mohammedia, University Hassan II of Casablanca, Mohammedia, 20800, MA
  2. Laboratory of Materials, Membranes and Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies of Mohammedia, University Hassan II of Casablanca, Mohammedia, 20800, MA Laboratory of Materials Engineering for the Environment and Valorization, Faculty of Sciences Aïn Chock, Casablanca, MA
  3. University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, 45469, US
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El Rhazi, M., Majid, S., Elbasri, M., Salih, F. E., Oularbi, L., & Lafdi, K. (2018). Recent progress in nanocomposites based on conducting polymer: application as electrochemical sensors. International Nano Letters, 8(2 (June 2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40089-018-0238-2
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Abstract

Abstract Over the years, intensive research works have been devoted to conducting polymers due to their potential application in many fields such as fuel cell, sensors, and capacitors. To improve the properties of these compounds, several new approaches have been developed which consist in combining conducting polymers and nanoparticles. Then, this review intends to give a clear overview on nanocomposites based on conducting polymers, synthesis, characterization, and their application as electrochemical sensors. For this, the paper is divided into two parts: the first part will highlight the nanocomposites synthesized by combination of carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) and conducting polymers. The preparation of polymer/CNMs such as graphene and carbon nanotube modified electrode is presented coupled with relevant applications. The second part consists of a review of nanocomposites synthesized by combination of metal nanoparticles and conducting polymers.

Keywords

  • Conducting polymers,
  • Carbon nanomaterials,
  • Metal nanoparticles,
  • Nanocomposites
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