Abstract
In this study, the electrical properties of graphene–polypyrrole (graphene-PPy) nanocomposites were thoroughly investigated. A numerical model, based on the Simmons and McCullough equations, in conjunction with the Monte Carlo simulation approach, was developed and used to analyze the effects of the thickness of the PPy, aspect ratio diameter of graphene nanorods, and graphene intrinsic conductivity on the transport of electrons in graphene–PPy–graphene regions. The tunneling resistance is a critical factor determining the transport of electrons in composite devices. The junction capacitance of the composite was predicted. A composite with a large insulation thickness led to a poor electrochemical electrode. The dependence of the electrical conductivity of the composite on the volume fraction of the filler was studied. The results of the developed model are consistent with the percolation theory and measurement results reported in literature. The formulations presented in this study can be used for optimization, prediction, and design of polymer composite electrical properties.
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