Electrical Characterization of Polymer Blend (PVP / PVA) Electrolyte Films Doped with Silver Nitrate

Solid polymer blend electrolyte films based on PVP / PVA complexed with AgNO3 were prepared by the solution cast technique. Various experimental techniques such as X-ray diffraction studies and dc conductivity in the temperature range 303-373 K were carried out. The electrical conductivity increased with increasing dopant concentration, which is attributed to formation of charge transfer complexes. The polymer complexes exhibited Arrhenius type dependence of conductivity with temperature.