Issue 13, 2012

A new class of PANI–Ag core–shell nanorods with sensing dimensions

Abstract

A single-step, cost-effective and eco-safe synthesis of a new class of homogeneous silver–polyaniline (PANI–Ag) core–shell nanorods is carried out via mild photolysis by ultraviolet radiation from sunlight (SUN UV-radiation). X-ray diffraction (XRD) of these core–shell nanorods gives two additional peaks from PANI centered at 2θ = 20.5° and 24. 9°. A validation of the core–shell structural information is given by transmission electron spectroscopy (TEM) whereas the tubular shape morphology is determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). UV-Vis. absorption shows a strong blue-shift along with photoluminescence emission. Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) also support the core–shell formation. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) shows good thermal stability and allows excellent detection of hydrogen peroxide and hydrazine. The cyclic voltammetry (CV) results show excellent electro-activation, indicating its promising potential in sensing of clinical and environmental analytes.

Graphical abstract: A new class of PANI–Ag core–shell nanorods with sensing dimensions

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
21 Apr 2012
Accepted
14 May 2012
First published
17 May 2012

Nanoscale, 2012,4, 3886-3893

A new class of PANI–Ag core–shell nanorods with sensing dimensions

V. K. Shukla, P. Yadav, R. S. Yadav, P. Mishra and A. C. Pandey, Nanoscale, 2012, 4, 3886 DOI: 10.1039/C2NR30963G

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