Thermal Processing Creates Water‐Stable PEDOT:PSS Films for Bioelectronics
Siddharth Doshi,
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Margaux O. A. Forner,
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Pingyu Wang
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et al.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract
Organic
mixed
ionic‐electronic
conductors
have
emerged
as
a
key
material
for
the
development
of
bioelectronic
devices
due
to
their
soft
mechanical
properties,
biocompatibility,
and
high
volumetric
capacitance.
In
particular,
PEDOT:PSS
has
become
choice
because
it
is
highly
conductive,
easily
processible,
commercially
available.
However,
dispersible
in
water,
leading
delamination
films
when
exposed
biological
environments.
For
this
reason,
chemical
cross–linking
agents
such
(3‐glycidyloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane
(GOPS)
are
used
stabilize
but
at
cost
decreased
electrical
performance.
Here,
shown
that
thin
water‐stable
by
simply
baking
temperatures
(>150
°C)
short
time
(≈
2
min).
It
heat‐treated
stable
chemically‐cross–linked
counterparts,
with
performance
maintained
>20
days
both
vitro
vivo.
The
eliminate
electrically
insulating
cross–linkers,
resulting
3×
increase
Applying
thermal
energy
using
focused
femtosecond
laser
enables
direct
patterning
3D
microstructures.
treatment
method
compatible
wide
range
substrates
readily
substituted
into
existing
workflows
manufacturing
devices,
enabling
its
rapid
adoption
field
bioelectronics.
Language: Английский
A testable weighting factor for accurate analysis of the organic electrochemical transistors' transient response behavior
Xiaorong Niu,
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Zhaoqun Wang,
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Mu‐Chun Wang
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et al.
Journal of Applied Physics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
137(11)
Published: March 17, 2025
Organic
electrochemical
transistors
(OECTs)
have
shown
significant
potential
in
applications
ranging
from
bio-sensing
to
neuromorphic
devices
and
cell
impedance
monitors.
Transient
response
plays
a
pivotal
role
varied
applications.
However,
it
is
still
challenging
accurately
analyze
the
complex
equilibrium
process
of
transient
response.
The
factor
f
constant
proportionality
about
amplitude
ratio
source
current
gate
current.
It
an
important
analysis
Herein,
we
establish
test
method
for
measuring
Our
model
fits
almost
perfectly
with
drain
following
voltage
step
when
directly
obtained
amplitudes
divided
by
at
high-frequency
spectra
OECT.
We
further
deduced
empirical
expressions
as
function
settings,
channel's
geometric
parameters,
concentration
solution.
This
work
understanding
mechanisms
OECT's
behavior.
Language: Английский
Transient Current Responses of Organic Electrochemical Transistors: Evaluating Ion Diffusion, Chemical Capacitance, and Series Elements
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
Abstract
For
the
successful
implementation
of
organic
electrochemical
transistors
in
neuromorphic
computing,
bioelectronics,
and
real‐time
sensing
applications
it
is
essential
to
understand
factors
that
influence
device
switching
times.
This
work
describes
a
physical‐electrochemical
model
transient
response
step
gate
voltage.
The
incorporates
1)
ion
diffusion
inside
channel
governs
electronic
conductivity,
2)
horizontal
electron
transport,
3)
external
elements
(capacitance,
ionic
resistance)
dynamics
electrolyte.
finds
general
expression
two
different
time
constants
determine
vertical
insertion
process
terms
transport/polarization
parameters,
addition
transit
time.
highlights
central
role
chemical
capacitance
determining
modulation
lateral
conductivity.
types
drain
current
are
classified,
significance
for
synaptic
operation
circuits
discussed.
confirmed
by
detailed
simulations
enable
visualize
ions
distributions
dynamics.
Language: Английский