alpha-Methoxy omega-Na carboxylate polyethylenoxide (f-PEO) has been synthe
sized and used as counter-ion for the synthesis of polypyrrole (PPy) films.
The effect of f-PEO concentration on the kinetics of pyrrole polymerizatio
n has been studied. The ion exchange properties of the formed PPy/f-PEO com
posite have been analyzed in aqueous solution containing various salts (f-P
EONa and LaCl3). The incorporation of indigo carmine in this type of compos
ite has also been investigated. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights r
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