Advanced Physics Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
Abstract
Poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate)
(PEDOT:PSS),
a
conductive
polymer,
have
attracted
attention
as
promising
materials
for
future
electronic
applications,
owing
to
its
tunable
doping
level
high
electrical
conductivity
(
σ
)
through
simple
post‐treatments.
A
novel
post‐treatment
method
conventionally
doped
PEDOT:PSS
thin‐films
(immersed
in
methanol)
is
presented
further
enhance
via
with
the
superacid,
trifluoromethanesulfonic
acid
(TFSA).
The
origin
of
improved
treated
this
dual
approach
investigated.
study
reveals
that
superacid
vapor
treatment
uniquely
enhances
lamellar
stacking
PEDOT
chains
and
induces
vertical
phase
separation
between
PSS,
leading
carrier
mobility
by
factor
three.
This
behavior
differs
from
conventional
post‐treatments,
making
combined
methanol
immersion
TFSA
an
effective
strategy
achieving
≈2053
S
cm
−1
,
these
films
ideal
candidates
various
polymer‐based
electronics.
Furthermore,
findings
demonstrate
thermoelectric
power
subjected
secondary
exhibits
threefold
enhancement
(104.2
µW
m
K
−2
compared
samples
solely
(29.7
).
resulting
insights
will
advance
understanding
mechanisms
charge
transport
polymers.
JACS Au,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 411 - 425
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
The
increasing
human
population
is
leading
to
growing
consumption
of
energy
sources
which
requires
development
in
devices.
modern
iterations
these
devices
fail
offer
sustainable
and
environmentally
friendly
answers
since
they
require
costly
equipment
produce
a
lot
waste.
Three-dimensional
(3D)
printing
has
spurred
incredible
innovation
over
the
years
variety
fields
clearly
an
attractive
option
because
technology
can
create
unique
geometric
items
quickly,
cheaply,
with
little
Conducting
polymers
(CPs)
are
significant
family
functional
materials
that
have
garnered
interest
research
community
their
high
conductivity,
outstanding
sustainability,
economic
significance.
They
extensive
number
applications
involving
supercapacitors,
power
sources,
electrochromic
gadgets,
electrostatic
components,
conducting
pastes,
sensors,
biological
thanks
special
physical
electrical
attributes,
ease
synthesis,
appropriate
frameworks
for
attachment.
use
three-dimensional
become
popular
as
exact
way
enhance
prepared
networks.
Rapid
technological
advancements
reproducing
patterns
building
structures
enable
automated
deposition
intricate
structures.
Different
composites
been
created
using
oxides
metals
carbon
improve
efficiency
CPs.
Such
actively
investigated
exceptional
producers
low-power
electronic
techniques,
by
range
applications,
verified
surface
area,
remarkable
electrochemical
behavior.
hybridization
such
produced
equipment,
gathering
energy,
protective
storage
facilities.
A
few
possible
uses
CPs
sensors
discussed
this
perspective.
We
also
provide
overview
key
strategies
scientific
industrial
eye
on
potential
improvements
future.
Advanced Materials Technologies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Abstract
With
the
rapid
advancement
of
information
technology,
security
has
become
a
major
challenge
in
contemporary
society.
Optical
cryptography
gained
attention
as
key
research
area
due
to
its
unique
multi‐dimensional
storage
and
large‐capacity
features.
In
this
study,
novel
infrared
rewritable
PEDOT:DSS
film
(IRR‐PDF)
is
introduced,
that
demonstrates
excellent
biocompatibility
flexibility.
Furthermore,
it
can
efficiently
regulate
thermal
emission
through
simple
redox
treatment
be
written
erased
reversibly.
Additionally,
operational
principles
IRR‐PDF
modulating
imaging
are
explored.
This
investigation
reveals
core
mechanisms
behind
phenomenon
involve
modulation
polar
transport
properties
PEDOT
molecules
by
agents
regulation
changes
crystal
conformation
during
process.
The
discovery
opens
up
new
possibilities
for
practical
applications
direct
writing
cryptographic
encryption.
PEDOT:DSS,
which
distinguishes
from
other
conductive
polymers
such
poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene):(styrenesulfonate)
(PEDOT:PSS),
allows
widely
used
smart
wearables
field.
It
also
establishes
crucial
technological
link
with
high‐capacity
features
optical
cryptography,
provides
insights
material
foundations
future
advancements
security.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 778 - 778
Published: March 14, 2025
Electrically
conductive
functional
polymers
(ECFPs)
have
attracted
much
attention
not
only
for
their
electron
conductivity
but
also
versatile
properties,
including
redox
activity,
flexibility,
and
designability.
These
attributes
are
expected
to
enhance
the
energy
density
mechanical
compatibility
of
lithium
batteries
while
mitigating
safety
risks
associated
with
such
batteries.
Furthermore,
ECFPs
key
candidates
as
active
materials,
current
collectors,
coatings,
binders,
additives
in
storage
conversion
systems,
especially
development
flexible
batteries,
dry
electrodes,
solid-state
However,
low
conductivity,
poor
environmental
stability,
instability
dopants,
high
costs
limit
usage
production
large-scale
applications.
In
this
review,
two
major
electrically
polymer
species
conjugated
radical
structures
focused
on
reveal
mechanisms.
Moreover,
strategies
improving
performance
these
summarized,
which
include
molecular
design
optimize
enhanced
addition
hydrophobic
groups
or
protective
coatings
improve
resistance,
a
side-chain
that
is
self-doping
introduce
high-stability
multifunctional
systems
through
compositing
two-dimensional
carbon-based
materials.
Additionally,
green
processes
renewable
resource
applications
introduced
aim
creating
cost-effective
sustainable
preparation
technologies.
The
advancement
structural
engineering
optimization
will
facilitate
potentially
expansive
devices.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 18, 2025
Abstract
Conductive
polymers
have
become
crucial
in
advancing
various
electronic
applications.
While
p‐type
materials
like
poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene
sulfonate
(PEDOT:PSS)
are
widely
used
and
produced
at
scale,
the
development
of
high‐performance
n‐type
has
lagged
due
to
challenges
synthesis
scalability.
In
this
work,
a
novel
method
is
introduced
synthesize
highly
conductive
polymer
poly(benzodifurandione)
(PBFDO)
using
α‐tocopherylquinone
(α‐TQ)
as
catalyst.
This
approach
eliminates
need
for
post‐reaction
dialysis,
major
obstacle
large‐scale
PBFDO
production.
By
preventing
catalyst
aggregation,
high
electrical
conductivity
(>1320
S
cm
−1
)
achieved,
which
remains
stable
air
over
180
d,
significantly
simplifying
process.
The
α‐TQ‐synthesized
also
exhibits
excellent
thermoelectric
properties,
with
power
factor
exceeding
100
µW
m
K
−2
,
placing
it
among
highest‐performing
polymers.
Additionally,
residual
α‐TQ
acts
plasticizer,
reducing
elastic
modulus
by
tenfold
while
maintaining
conductivity,
making
material
suitable
mechanically
compliant
electronics.
Similarly,
lowers
thermal
more
than
an
order
magnitude.
process
scalable,
demonstrated
producing
high‐conductivity
ink
20
L
reactor.
work
presents
efficient
sustainable
Advanced Materials Technologies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 23, 2025
Abstract
Flexible
epidermal
electrodes
have
attracted
significant
attention
for
their
ability
to
conform
irregular
surfaces,
with
comfortable
and
non‐invasive
sensing
performance.
However,
challenges
remain
regarding
conformality,
breathability,
contact
interfacial
impedance.
This
work
introduces
an
ultrathin,
trim‐paste,
inexpensive
Janus
porous
electrode
by
laser
beam
machining.
The
micron‐pore‐sized
exhibit
exceptional
breathability
sweat
permeability
in
less
than
1s.
In
addition,
the
ultrathin
profiles,
a
thickness
of
only
23
µm,
ultralight
weight
0.12
g.
Porous
can
be
trimmed
pasted
onto
human
skin
or
objects
variety
shapes
sizes
as
required.
particular,
kirigami
demonstrate
stretchability,
elongation
at
break
up
350%.
used
detect
electromyography
electrocardiogram
signals,
showing
superior
performance
compared
commercial
gel
electrodes,
especially
sweat‐rich
environment.
