Structural, Vibrational, Morphological, Antibacterial and Electrical Conductivity Examination of Polystyrene Graphite Composite Films
Soumya Chatterjee1, Devargya Chakraborty2, T. Theivasanthi3, N. Hariram4, M. S. Revathy5, P. G. Gurusamy Pandian6
1Soumya Chatterjee, Department of Chemical Engineering, Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia (West Bengal), India.
2Devargya Chakraborty, Department of Chemical Engineering, Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia (West Bengal), India.
3T.Theivasanthi, Department of Physics, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
4M.S.Revathy, Department of Physics, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
5N.Hariram, Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
6P.G.Gurusamy Pandian, Department of Automobile Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 28 November 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 17 December 2019 | Manuscript Published on 31 December 2019 | PP: 219-224 | Volume-8 Issue-4S2 December 2019 | Retrieval Number: D10461292S219/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.D1046.1284S219
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Abstract: High conductive filler graphite is added with polystyrene to prepare conductive polymer composites. Solution casting technique was implemented to prepare polystyrene films. Benzene is used as a solvent to dissolve polystyrene. Graphite is loaded in these polystyrene films with various concentrations from 0.5 % to 2.5 % as a filler. The reinforcement of graphite particles in polystyrene matrix is studied through various characterization techniques like XRD, FTIR and SEM analyses. Antibacterial studies are performed for two microorganisms. Electrical conductivity of the films are measured using LCR meter.
Keywords: Graphite, Polystyrene, XRD, FTIR, SEM, Antibacterial Assay.
Scope of the Article: Composite Materials