Synthesis, characterization, and application of fluorescent electrically conducting copolymer/metal-oxide nanocomposites

ABSTRACTSolution polymerization of aniline in the presence of fluorescent organic dyes was carried out at 0–5°C for 2 h under nitrogen atmosphere with FeCl3 as an initiator. The copolymers were prepared under different experimental conditions. The prepared copolymers were characterized by various analytical tools. The electrical conductivity was measured. From the absorbance and emission intensity values the order of reaction was calculated. Further, its application toward the reduction of nitrophenol was done and the apparent rate constant (Kapp) was calculated. The Fourier Transform Infra Red (FTIR) spectrum confirmed the presence of benzenoid, quinonoid, and azo functionalities.