Preparation and Characterization of Polyaniline Nanocomposite using PVA and DHSNa as Surfactants in Aqueous Media

Polyaniline nanocomposite was prepared in aqueous media by polymerization of aniline using ammonium peroxy disulfate as an oxidant in the peresence of dodcyl hydrogen sulfate sodium (DHSNa) and poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA). The product was characterized in terms of morphology, particle size, and chemical structure. The results indicated that small and spherical nanoparticles can be obtained by using PVA and DHSNa. The chemical structure of the products was studied by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.