Abstract
Conducting polymer electrolyte (CPE) films based on poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) complexed with NaI salt were prepared by a solution cast technique. The structural properties of these electrolyte films were examined by XRD studies. The XRD results revealed that the amorphous domains of PVA polymer matrix were increased with the increase of NaI salt concentration. The glass transition temperature (T g ) of these systems was determined by DSC thermograms. Electrical conductivity was measured in the temperature range of 303-373 K and the conductivity was found to increase with the increase of dopant concentration, as well as temperature. The activation energy values were 0.478, 0.351, 0.319 and 0.284 eV for pure and 10%, 20% and 30% NaI complexed PVA films, respectively. The dielectric constant (ϵ′) was found to increase with the increase of temperature and decrease with the increase of frequency. Dielectric relaxation phenomenon was observed in the dielectric loss spectra and is attributed to the orientation of polar groups.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.