Synthesis of MOS2 nanotube/polythiophene composite by atmospheric pressure rf glow plasma

Since the first report of the formation of WS₂ inorganic nanotubes in 1992¹, nanotubes of the transition metal chalcogenides (e.g., MoS₂, WS₂) have attracted considerable attention. Among the important layered transition metal chalcogenides, molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) has drawn attention of many researchers because of its application in a wide variety of fields such as ultra-low friction materials, scanning probe microscopy, field emission tips, paramagnetism, hydrogen storage, nanofluidics electrochemistry, as well as in intercalation chemistry where it serves as a host material. Inorganic/organic hybrid materials are based on interactions between organic and inorganic components. Nanoparticles are presently considered to be high-potential filler materials for the improvement of mechanical and physical properties of polymers. Chemical methods are the most used method to synthesis for nanohybride systems. Plasma methods appear as new technology. Plasma polymerization is a solvent-free, room temperature process that can be used in applications such as film deposition, surface modification and etching.