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Process for preparing a latex based on polypyrrole and use of this latex to form a conducting film
Assignee: Solvay SA
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Filing: 1991-08-29
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Granted: 1993-06-01
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Expires: 2011-08-29
Abstract
Abstract Process for preparing a latex of polypyrrole in an aqueous reagent medium containing a ferric salt, a hydrolysed polyvinyl acetate and a dodecyl sulphate. The films prepared with this conducting latex are homogeneous, adhere to metals and metallized glasses and have high conductivity.
Inventors
- 👤 Elise Destryker
- 👤 Etienne Hannecart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 04:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B1/00; H01B1/06; H01B1/12; H01B1/124; H01B1/127; C; C08; C08G; C08G61/00; C08G61/12; C08G61/122; C08G61/123; C08G61/124; H01F; H01F1/00; H01F1/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
An electrically conductive homogeneous film, said homogeneous film obtained from a latex based on a polymer of pyrrole or a pyrrole derivative, the polymer prepared in an aqueous reaction medium comprising ferric chloride, a polyvinyl alcohol or a polyvinyl alcohol derivative, and a codispersant containing an alkyl or aryl sulfate and being capable of producing an alkyl or aryl sulfate anion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
An electrically conductive homogeneous film, said homogeneous film obtained from a latex based on a polymer of pyrrole or a pyrrole derivative, the polymer prepared in an aqueous reaction medium comprising ferric chloride, a polyvinyl alcohol or a polyvinyl alcohol derivative, and a codispersant containing an alkyl or aryl sulfate and being capable of producing an alkyl or aryl sulfate anion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
97 words
The electrically conductive homogeneous film obtained from a latex as set forth in claim 1, said latex prepared by the following operations: (1) in a first stage, water, ferric chloride, a polyvinyl alcohol or a polyvinyl alcohol derivative and a codispersant agent are introduced into a reactor, forming an aqueous reaction medium, said codispersant being an organic compound capable of giving rise to, said anions selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfates and aryl sulfates, and (2) in a second stage, adding pyrrole or pyrrole derivative to the aqueous reaction medium in the presence of water.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The electrically conductive homogeneous film set forth in claim 1, wherein the codispersant is an organic compound capable of giving rise to, said anions selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfates.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The electrically conductive homogeneous film set forth in claim 1, wherein the codispersant is sodium dodecyl sulfate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The electrically conductive homogeneous film set forth in claim 4, wherein sodium dodecyl sulfate is employed at concentrations of between 0.3 and 1 mole per mole of pyrrole or pyrrole derivative.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electrically conductive homogeneous film according to claim 1, wherein a hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate is employed as the polyvinyl alcohol derivative.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The electrically conductive homogeneous film according to claim 6, wherein the hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate is employed at concentrations of between about 0.1 and 8 grams per ram of pyrrole or pyrrole derivative.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The electrically conductive homogeneous film according to claim 1, wherein ferric chloride is employed at concentrations of between about 2 and 2.7 moles per mole of pyrrole or pyrrole derivative.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The electrically conductive homogeneous film according to claim 1, wherein the latex obtained is concentrated, then washed with water, and then redispersed in an aqueous solution of a polyvinyl alcohol or a polyvinyl alcohol derivative.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
80 words
An electrically conductive homogeneous film, said film obtained from a latex based on a polymer of pyrrole or a pyrrole derivative, the polymer prepared in an aqueous reaction medium comprising ferric chloride, a polyvinyl alcohol or a polyvinyl alcohol derivative, and a codispersant, said codispersant being an organic compound capable of giving rise to, said anions selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfates, aryl sulfates, anions of benzoic acid, and anions of ammonium or alkali salts of lauric acid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
80 words
An electrically conductive homogeneous film, said film obtained from a latex based on a polymer of pyrrole or a pyrrole derivative, the polymer prepared in an aqueous reaction medium comprising ferric chloride, a polyvinyl alcohol or a polyvinyl alcohol derivative, and a codispersant, said codispersant being an organic compound capable of giving rise to, said anions selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfates, aryl sulfates, anions of benzoic acid, and anions of ammonium or alkali salts of lauric acid.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
In an electrode, the improvement comprising the electrically conductive homogeneous film set forth in claim 1.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
In an electromagnetic screening, the improvement comprising the electrically conductive homogeneous film set forth in claim 1.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
In a capacitor, the improvement comprising the electrically conductive homogeneous film set forth in claim 1.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
In a battery, the improvement comprising the electrically conductive film set forth in claim 1.
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