Synthesis And Structural Study of Polypyrrole Prepared via Different Routes Using Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4) as Oxidants

Abstract

Conducting Polymers move from primarily passive materials to active materials with useful optical, electronic, energy storage, and mechanical properties. A representative of conducting polymer (Polypyrrole) was synthesized by polymerization of Pyrrole monomer using KMnO4 as an oxidant. Synthesis was carried out by varying various parameters to achieve optimum properties. The internal properties of Polypyrrole were investigated by FTIR, SEM, and X-ray diffraction analysis. Internal electrical conductivity was studied by two probe methods. It was found that Polypyrrole synthesized for 3 hours using KMnO4 has the bestconducting properties and yield is also maximum in the process.