Abstract
Methylcellulose (MC)/polyaniline (PANI) films are synthesized using solution cast method and irradiated with oxygen fluence 5x1017, 10x10(17), and 15x10(17) ions/cm(2). The induced changes of MC/PANI structure upon irradiation are revealed using X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy. Likewise SEM is used to investigate the morphology changes of irradiated campsites. Tauc's formula is used to estimate the optical band tail and optical band energy gap of pure and irradiated MC/PANI films. Moreover, dielectric constant, extinction coefficient, refractive index as well as electric modulus are estimated. Wemple Di-Domenico models are used to determine dispersion variables of pristine and irradiated films. Moreover, non-linear of optical susceptibility and refractive index are determined. The results show, 15x10(17) ions/cm(2) irradiation is more suitable for non-linear optical applications.