Studies on the preparation and properties of conductive polymer. I. Novel method to prepare metalized plastic from metal chelate of poly(vinyl alcohol)

Abstract

Abstract A novel and easily processed conductive polymer was prepared from poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA). Metal chelate onto PVA film exhibited excellent surface resistivity around 10 0 –10 2 Ω/cm 2 when it was treated with reducing agents. The surface of these films was treated with reducing agents which possessed a definite metallic luster. The conducting surface proved to be metallized by x‐ray and FSCA analysis. The strongly adhering metal on the film was believed to be responsible for the enhancement of electrical conductivity. The factors that affect the conductivity of metallized film were also studied.