Positional Isomeric Effects on the Physicochemical Properties of Polymeric Matrix and Polymer@TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanocomposites

Badria M. Al-Shehri; Amina Bekhoukh; Soumia Benkhatou; Imane Moulefera; Afaf Y. Khormi; Rabab A. Hakami; Magbool Alelyani; Jinan Abdelkader; Abdelghani Benyoucef; Youssef Bakkour

doi:10.3390/app14052106

Applied Sciences (Mar 2024)

Positional Isomeric Effects on the Physicochemical Properties of Polymeric Matrix and Polymer@TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanocomposites

Badria M. Al-Shehri,
Amina Bekhoukh,
Soumia Benkhatou,
Imane Moulefera,
Afaf Y. Khormi,
Rabab A. Hakami,
Magbool Alelyani,
Jinan Abdelkader,
Abdelghani Benyoucef,
Youssef Bakkour

Affiliations

Badria M. Al-Shehri: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
Amina Bekhoukh: Water Science and Technology Laboratory, University of Mustapha Stambouli Mascara, Mascara 29000, Algeria
Soumia Benkhatou: Water Science and Technology Laboratory, University of Mustapha Stambouli Mascara, Mascara 29000, Algeria
Imane Moulefera: Chemical Engineering Department, Campus Universitario de Espinardo, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain
Afaf Y. Khormi: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
Rabab A. Hakami: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
Magbool Alelyani: Department of Radiological Sciences, College of Applied Medical Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
Jinan Abdelkader: Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science III, Lebanese University, Tripoli 1352, Lebanon
Abdelghani Benyoucef: Water Science and Technology Laboratory, University of Mustapha Stambouli Mascara, Mascara 29000, Algeria
Youssef Bakkour: Department of Radiological Sciences, College of Applied Medical Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app14052106
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 14, no. 5
p. 2106

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This study investigates the influence of positional isomerism on the physicochemical characteristics of polymeric matrices by examining polyo-anisidine (POA) and polyp-anisidine (PPA) in conjunction with TiO2 nanoparticles. The synthesis of POA@TiO2 and PPA@TiO2 involved chemical oxidative polymerization. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed the anatase structure of TiO2 nanoparticles. Transmission electron microscopy confirmed the successful integration of TiO2 nanoparticles within the polymer matrix. Moreover, FTIR and UV–Vis spectroscopy confirmed the effective interaction between the nanoparticle and the polymer. TGA indicated that POA@TiO2 exhibited a lower weight loss than PPA@TiO2, suggesting an enhancement in thermal stability. Although the incorporation of TiO2 nanoparticles led to a reduction in the electrical conductivity of the pristine polymers (PPA and POA), the resultant nanocomposites retained high conductivities within the range of 0.08 to 0.34 S.cm−1. Furthermore, the POA-based polymer matrix displayed promising electrochemical properties. Significantly, the adherence of the POA layer to TiO2 nanoparticles suggests potential practical applications.

Published in Applied Sciences

ISSN: 2076-3417 (Online)
Publisher: MDPI AG
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Technology: Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General); Science: Biology (General); Science: Physics; Science: Chemistry
Website: http://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci

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