Preparation, characterization, and electrocatalytic activity of Prussian blue/poly(N‐acetylaniline) composite film

Abstract

AbstractElectrochemical preparation of the Prussian blue (PB)/poly (N‐acetylaniline) (PNAANI) composite film was carried out by cyclic voltammetry (CV). Its surface morphology, which was evaluated by Atom Force Microscope (AFM), revealed that PNAANI film provides lots of redox centers for PB growth so that the electrodeposition of PB showed high current densities, and the composite film is much denser than pure PB film. The surface microstructure of the composite film was also characterized by X‐ray photoelectron spectrum (XPS). Due to the existence of electrostatic interaction between the PNAANI (polycation) film and the PB (polyanion) film, the composite film cannot be considered as a simple adherent bilayer of PB film and PNAANI film. The electroactivity and stability of the PB/PNAANI composite film in acidic electrolytes containing potassium ions were comparatively higher than that of the pure PB film. The functional composite film is expected for use in the system capable of effective accumulation of charge, and for the analytical applications towards the reduction of hydrogen peroxide due to its high electrocatalytic activity. POLYM. COMPOS., 2008. © 2008 Society of Plastics Engineers