The Effect of Polymerization Time on Template-Synthesized Polypyrrole Nanowires

The pores in a nanoporous membrane can be used as templates for the synthesis of nanostructures. In this research the synthesis of polypyrrole nanowires inside the pores of anodic alumina membrane by chemical method is reported. In this process, a two-compartment cell is designed and the alumina membrane acts as a dividing wall. The aqueous monomer solution and the oxidanet reagent are introduced in each compartment and so the chemical polymerization is occurred in the nanopores of the membrane and the polymeric nanowires are obtained. Also, the effect of polymerization time on filling the pores of the membrane is investigated.