Properties of Y-Shaped PFO-DBT Nanotubes

Fakir, M.S. and Supangat, A. and Sulaiman, K. (2014) Properties of Y-Shaped PFO-DBT Nanotubes. Journal of Nanomaterials (JNM), 2014. pp. 1-7. ISSN 1687-4110, DOI https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/672798.

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Abstract

Immersion of template into solution is used to synthesize the Y-shaped poly[2,7-(9,9-dioctylfluorene)-alt-4,7-bis(thiophen-2-yl)benzo-2,1,3-thiadiazole] (PFO-DBT) nanotubes. Solution annealing and different aging times (1, 24, and 72 hours) are conducted to synthesize the Y-shaped PFO-DBT nanotubes and the effects on the morphological, structural, and optical properties of Y-shaped PFO-DBT nanotubes are investigated. The dense, aligned, and elongated Y-shaped PFO-DBT nanotubes have been successfully fabricated by aging the PFO-DBT solution for 72 hours. Enhanced light absorption with less light scattering can be exhibited from the elongated Y-shaped PFO-DBT nanotubes. Partial and complete infiltration is governed by 1 hour and 72 hours of aging time, respectively. Preformed nanofibres are initiated by the process of annealing and aging of PFO-DBT solution. During the aging process, PFO-DBT nanofibres are formed to coat the pores’ wall and replicated the Y-branched nanopores for the production of Y-shaped PFO-DBT nanotubes. The effects of solution annealing and aging process are essential for the improvement on the morphological, structural, and optical properties of Y-shaped PFO-DBT nanotubes.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: Y-Shaped PFO-DBT Nanotubes
Subjects: Q Science > Q Science (General)
Q Science > QC Physics
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Department of Physics
Depositing User: Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim
Date Deposited: 09 Jan 2015 08:07
Last Modified: 12 Jul 2017 01:24
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/11793

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