Materials Science Forum, Vol.453-454, 139-144, 2004
Electrochemical polymerization of 2-methyl-1-naphthylamine in an acidic perchlorate aqueous medium
2-methyl-1-naphthylamine was electropolymerized in an aqueous solution HClO4 + LiClO4 (pH 1) at a controlled potential of 0.9 V (vs. SCE). Very adherent, black and smooth polymeric film was formed onto a flat platinum electrode. Based on chronoamperograms, the electropolymerization was found to be of the first order with respect to the monomer. Infrared spectroscopy reveals that polymerization occurred via N-C linkages. Gel permeation chromatography profile evidenced chains of molar masses up to 1600 g/mol to be the most abundant species in the polymer. The electrosynthesized poly (2-methyl-1-naphthylamine) film was proven to be electroactive, displaying two-step oxidation and reduction at 22degreesC. The film cyclovoltammetric response depends strongly on temperature. The electrochemical activity manifests itself up to temperature of 60degreesC only.
Keywords:cyclic voltammetry;electrochemical polymerization;gel-permeation;chromatography;poly (2-methyl-1-naphthylamine) modified electrode;redox polymer