Incorporation of ZnO2 into Polyaniline: XRD Issues

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The discussion centers on the incorporation of ZnO2 into a polyaniline matrix using dodecyl benzene sulfonic acid and aniline. The original poster is not observing the expected XRD peaks for ZnO2 in their composite, raising concerns about whether a reaction has occurred or if ZnO2 is simply dispersed within the polymer matrix. Participants question the accuracy of the chemical being used, suggesting a potential mix-up between ZnO2 and ZnO, with one contributor clarifying that ZnO2 refers to zinc peroxide, where the oxidation state of oxygen is -1. The urgency of the inquiry highlights the need for clarity on the chemical interactions taking place in the composite.
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i have reacted zno2 wth Dodecyl benezene sulphonic acid and aniline for the incorporation of zno2 in the matrix of polyaniline.after xrd i m nt getting the exact peaks of zno2 in my composite..can u tell me why? is it forming any complex or wat?

please reply soon its urgent

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Are you certain a reaction has actually occurred?

Perhaps the ZnO_2 has merely been dispersed into the polymer, and not actually reacted.

Also, are you sure you are using ZnO_2 and not ZnO? (I didn't know there was a ZnO_2 -.-)
 
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Also, are you sure you are using ZnO_2 and not ZnO? (I didn't know there was a ZnO_2 -.-)

There is; Zinc Peroxide. The oxidation number of oxygen should be -1 in this compound.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc_peroxide
 

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