New polyaniline/chitosan composite systems: Synthesis,structure, and functional properties

Electroconductive and mechanically strength composite systems based on polyaniline and chitosan on the polyethylene porous substrate were obtained. A method to synthesize the conductive form of polyaniline in the solution of chitosan was developed. Molecular characteristics of chitosan in the solutions of acetic and hydrochloric acids and in their mixtures have been investigated. Optimal composition of solvent for the synthesis of polyaniline in a chitosan solution was determined. Electrical conductivity and mechanical characteristics of polyaniline/chitosan composite systems on porous polyethylene film were measured.