Characterization of antioxidant low density polyethylene/polyaniline blends prepared via extrusion

Blends of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) and nanorod-polyaniline (NR-PANI), formed by a falling pH synthesis, were prepared by dispersing NR-PANI in the melt of LLDPE at 150 °C. The blends had 5, 10, 15 and 20 wt% loading of NR-PANI. ESEM images revealed an even dispersion of NR-PANI in the LLDPE matrix. Coalescence of NR-PANI particles and an increase in electrical conductivity was observed at higher loading of NR-PANI. The blends were...