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Preparation and characterization of electrospun poly(2,5-dicyclohexylphenylene-1,4-ethynylene) (C24H30)n/poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) hybrid nanofibers

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We report the preparation of poly(2,5-dicyclohexylphenylene-1,4-ethynylene) (PDE)/poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) hybrid nanofibers by electrospinning technique. The hybrid nanofibers were characterized by a host of characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, optical and scanning electron microscopy. The results showed a successful preparation of PDE/PEO composite nanofibers. The diameter of the hybrid nanofibers ranges between 500 and 1000 nm. The results showed that this kind of hybrid nanofibers could be a possible candidate in color display devices.

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The work was financially supported by the following organizations; African Laser Centre (ALC), Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET) and National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa. The Centre for Energy Research and Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, is also appreciated for granting two of the authors (JAA and AA) leave of absence during the preparation of this work.

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  1. Materials and Electronics Division, Centre for Energy Research and Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

    John A. Ajao & Adurafimihan Abiona

  2. Nanosciences and Nanotechnology Laboratories, Materials Research Group, iThemba LABS, P.O. Box 722, Somerset West, 7129, South Africa

    John A. Ajao, Adurafimihan Abiona, Samuel Chigome, Jean Bosco Kana Kana & Malik Maaza

  3. Department of Chemistry, Rhodes University, P.O. Box 94, Grahamstown, 6140, South Africa

    Samuel Chigome

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Ajao, J.A., Abiona, A., Chigome, S. et al. Preparation and characterization of electrospun poly(2,5-dicyclohexylphenylene-1,4-ethynylene) (C24H30)n/poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) hybrid nanofibers. J Mater Sci 45, 713–718 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-009-3989-3

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