Electrical and Electromechanical Properties of Cellulose-Polypyrrole-Ionic Liquid Nanocomposite: Effect of Polymerization Time

Abstract

The effect of polymerization time on ionic liquid (IL) nanocoating onto polypyrrole (PPy) adsorbed cellulose and its influence on electrical and electromechanical properties were investigated. Cellulose-PPy-IL (CPIL) nanocomposites were fabricated by polymerization-induced adsorption process followed by subsequent activation in 1-butyl-3-methyimidazolium chloride IL solution. Fourier transform-IR spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy analysis showed successful preparation of the CPIL nanocomposites. Results revealed that CPIL nanocomposites can be utilized to develop a highly durable biomimetic actuators working in ambient condition. Preparation, characterization, and performance test of the actuators are explained.