XPS Studies of Doped Polypyrrole Films
Abstract
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy was used to characterize electropolymerized polypyrrole films doped with monomeric Perchlorate and polymeric, poly(vinylsulfonate) and poly(4-styrensulfonate) anions. Electrostatic interaction between the polymer and the incorporated anions involves the whole pyrrole ring rather than specific nitrogen heteroatom sites only. C1O4(-) counterions have a planar configuration and are incorporated parallel to the planar rings. On the other hand, the large polymeric counterions are more randomly distributed around polymeric chain. After sputtering, counterions were found to be randomly distributed along the polymer chain. The analysis of the XPS data which leads to these conclusions will be discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 25, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA219424
Entities
People
- Katsuhiko Naoi
- Ljiljana Atanasoska
- William H. Smyrl’
Organizations
- University of Minnesota