Rate studies on polyaniline films preparation in static cells and in fluidized bed electrode reactors

Aniline was polymerized using a static electrochemical cell and a fluidized bed electrode reactor (both static and fluidized beds) to form thin films, respectively, on plate and particulate substrates. Parameters such as reaction time, applied voltage, anolyte flowrate, and monomer concentration on the rate of polymerization were studied and correlated with polymer film thickness and surface morphology, as observed on a scanning electron microscope.