Application of poly(o-phenylenediamine) in rechargeable cells

Authors: S. Sivakkumar¹; R. Saraswathi²

Source: Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, Volume 34, Number 11, November 2004 , pp. 1147-1152(6)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

The electrochemical synthesis of poly(o -phenylenediamine) (PoPD) from an aqueous medium was suitably modified by controlling the switching potential to enhance the growth of the polymer. The charge–discharge data for the cell Zn/1 M ZnSO₄ (pH 4)/PoPD are presented. The polymer was modified by incorporating Pt microparticles into its matrix during electropolymerization. The PoPD-Pt composite electrode was also characterized as a cathode active material in aqueous cells.

Keywords: aqueous rechargeable cells; poly(o-phenylenediamine); polymer batteries; polymer-platinum composites

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10800-004-3302-8

Affiliations: 1: Department of Materials Science, School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 625 021, India, 2: Department of Materials Science, School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 625 021, India, Email: saraswathir@yahoo.com

Publication date: 2004-11-01