Effect of metal phthalocyanines on the synthesis and physicochemical properties of polyaniline

The polymerization of aniline in the presence of metal phthalocyanines was accomplished and the effect of the metal complexes on the physicochemical properties of polyaniline was examined based on UV-visible spectra, cyclic voltammograms, morphology and conductivity of the polymers. The formation of polyaniline in the presence of metal phthalocyanines led to an increase in polymer particle sizes and to a slightly higher conductivity of the samples, as compared to those of the initial polyaniline.