International Journal of Engineering Research in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Polyindole Based Zinc Oxide Nanocomposite- Synthesis and Characterization

Author : S. Shyamala ¹ Dr.R.R.Muthuchudarkodi ²

Date of Publication :17th April 2018

Abstract: In the present work polyindole based zinc oxide nanocomposite was prepared. Here zinc oxide nanoparticles were prepared separately using well-known wet-chemical method. Polyindole based zinc oxide nanocomposite was prepared using chemical oxidative polymerisation method. Polyindole was also prepared separately from its monomer indole to compare their properties with their counter parts. The samples have been analysed using UV, FTIR, XRD and CV techniques.The surface morphology is investigated with SEM and AFM analysis. FTIR studies showed that there is strong interaction between polyindole and nano sized Zinc Oxide particles. The AFM image showed by Polyindole picture was changed entirely in the case of nanocomposite. FTIR showed the vibration bands of both polyindole and zinc oxide in the nanocomposite. From the XRD spectrum the particle size was calculated using Scherrerâ€™s equation

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