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Journal Article 
Comparative studies of solid-state synthesized poly( o-methoxyaniline) doped with organic sulfonic acids 
Jamal, R; Abdiryim, T; Youjiang, D; Nurulla, I 
2008 
Yes 
Journal of Polymer Research
ISSN: 1022-9760 
15 
1 
75-82 
WOS:000252107600009 
Poly( o-methoxyaniline) (POMA) salts doped with organic sulphonic acids (methanesulphonic acid, p-toluenesulphonic acid and dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid) were firstly synthesized by using solid-state polymerization method. The polymers were characterized by Fourier transform Infrared (FTIR) spectra, ultraviolet visible (UV–vis) spectrometry, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Cyclic Voltammetry (CV), and conductivity measurements. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were done to study the morphologies of POMA salts. The results showed that the POMA doped with methanesulphonic acid displayed higher doping level and conductivity. On the contrary, POMA doped with dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid was lower at doping level and conductivity. In accordance with these results, the electrochemical activity was also found to be lower in dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid doped POMA. The results also revealed that the particles of POMA salts have the average size of less than 100 nm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Journal of Polymer Research is the property of Springer Science & Business Media B.V. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts) 
SULFONIC acids; POLYMERIZATION; POLYMERS; ELECTRON microscopy; SPECTRUM analysis; Conducting polymer; Doping; Organic sulphonic acids; Poly( o-methoxyaniline); Poly(o-methoxyaniline); Solid-state synthesis