Polyaniline (Emeraldine Salt, APS: 3-100 µm)
Polyaniline | |
Product No | NRE-30028 |
CAS | 25233-30-1 |
Purity | 99.9% |
APS | <100 µm (can be customized) |
Formula | NA |
Molecular Weight | NA |
Density | 1.36 g/ml at 25°C(lit.) |
Color | NA |
Melting Point | > 300 °C |
Boiling Point | NA |
Polyaniline Powder
Polyaniline (PANI) powder is a conducting polymer with a variety of applications due to its unique electronic, optical, and chemical properties. Here’s a detailed overview of its applications:
Electronics and Electrical Devices
Conductive Coatings:
Deployment: Polyaniline powder can be used to create conductive coatings for various substrates.
Applications: Antistatic coatings for electronic devices, EMI/RFI shielding, and conductive layers in touch screens.
Organic Electronics:
Deployment: Used in the fabrication of organic electronic devices such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic solar cells.
Applications: Flexible displays, light-emitting devices, and renewable energy solutions.
Energy Storage and Conversion
Supercapacitors:
Deployment: Polyaniline powder is used in the electrodes of supercapacitors to enhance their energy storage capacity and performance.
Applications: Energy storage systems with high power density and fast charge/discharge cycles.
Batteries:
Deployment: Incorporated into battery electrodes to improve conductivity and overall performance.
Applications: Advanced battery technologies, including lithium-ion and other high-performance batteries.
Sensors and Detection
Gas Sensors:
Deployment: Polyaniline powder is used in the development of sensors for detecting gases and vapors due to its sensitivity to changes in the environment.
Applications: Detection of toxic gases, environmental monitoring, and industrial safety.
Chemical Sensors:
Deployment: Used to develop sensors for detecting specific chemical substances.
Applications: Monitoring of chemical processes and environmental pollutants.
Conductive Polymers in Textiles
Smart Textiles:
Deployment: Polyaniline powder is used to create conductive textiles for smart clothing and wearable technology.
Applications: Clothing with integrated electronics, health-monitoring garments, and temperature-responsive textiles.
Anti-corrosion Coatings
Protective Coatings:
Deployment: Applied as a coating to protect metal surfaces from corrosion.
Applications: Coatings for industrial equipment, pipelines, and automotive parts.
Biomedical Applications
Drug Delivery Systems:
Deployment: Polyaniline can be used in the development of drug delivery systems due to its biocompatibility and ability to be functionalized.
Applications: Controlled release of therapeutic agents and targeted drug delivery.
Tissue Engineering:
Deployment: Used as a scaffold material in tissue engineering due to its conductive properties and support for cell growth.
Applications: Development of conductive scaffolds for nerve and muscle tissue regeneration.