Solid State and Template Free Synthesis of a Nanotubular Polyaniline-TiO2 Composite

Hybrid organic-inorganic nanomaterials are the focus of much attention due to their capacity to enhance electronic and conductance properties of both materials. One important feature is the nanostructuration of such composite. We report herein on the synthesis of a polyaniline-Titania TiO2 composite. The chemical characteristics of the composite are discussed and compared to polyaniline and TiO2 characteristics. Innovative was the nanostructuration of the composite in a tubular form and the polymerisation of aniline inside the Titania nanotubes. The as made nanocomposite showed a better dispersibility than the Titania nanotubes.