ACS Applied Polymer Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(22), P. 14001 - 14008
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
In
wearable
devices,
the
escalating
demand
for
self-powered
and
low-maintenance
cost
energy
has
emphatically
underscored
significance
of
organic
thermoelectric
materials
(OTMs).
Nevertheless,
a
widespread
challenge
is
that
most
high-performance
OTMs
are
prone
to
damage,
which
significantly
hampers
their
reliability
longevity.
This
study
presents
flexible
self-healing
composite
comprising
poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate)
(PEDOT:PSS)/Nafion/poly(vinyl
alcohol)
(PVA)
explores
its
application
in
strain
sensors.
The
results
reveal
material
showcases
impressive
flexibility,
with
tensile
capacity
141%
peak
strength
26
MPa.
Notably,
it
demonstrates
superior
performance,
featuring
remarkable
conductivity
424.14
±
34.28
S·cm–1,
value
reported
thus
far
stretchable
all-organic
materials,
along
notable
power
factor
8.70
0.81
μW·m–1·K–2.
dynamic
interplay
hydrogen
bonding
among
PEDOT:PSS,
Nafion,
PVA
facilitates
swift
effective
repair
scratches
cuts,
sustaining
76.1%
initial
performance.
Furthermore,
utilizing
composite,
generator
was
assembled
output
120.64
nW
at
temperature
difference
36
K.
addition,
sensitive
sensors
were
successfully
developed.
work
introduces
an
method
achieving
intrinsic
OTMs,
resulting
enhanced
electrical
generation
capabilities.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(38)
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
This
review
examines
the
recent
advancements
in
transparent
electrodes
and
their
crucial
role
multimodal
sensing
technologies.
Transparent
electrodes,
notable
for
optical
transparency
electrical
conductivity,
are
revolutionizing
sensors
by
enabling
simultaneous
detection
of
diverse
physical,
chemical,
biological
signals.
Materials
like
graphene,
carbon
nanotubes,
conductive
polymers,
which
offer
a
balance
between
transparency,
mechanical
flexibility,
at
forefront
this
development.
These
integral
various
applications,
from
healthcare
to
solar
cell
technologies,
enhancing
sensor
performance
complex
environments.
The
paper
addresses
challenges
applying
these
such
as
need
high
optoelectronic
performance,
biocompatibility.
It
explores
new
materials
innovative
techniques
overcome
hurdles,
aiming
broaden
capabilities
devices.
provides
comparative
analysis
different
electrode
materials,
discussing
applications
ongoing
development
novel
systems
sensing.
exploration
offers
insights
into
future
highlighting
transformative
potential
bioelectronics
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(17), P. 2514 - 2514
Published: Sept. 4, 2024
The
production
of
nanofibers
has
become
a
significant
area
research
due
to
their
unique
properties
and
diverse
applications
in
various
fields,
such
as
biomedicine,
textiles,
energy,
environmental
science.
Electrospinning,
versatile
scalable
technique,
gained
considerable
attention
for
its
ability
fabricate
with
tailored
properties.
Among
the
wide
array
conductive
polymers,
poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)
(PEDOT)
emerged
promising
material
exceptional
conductivity,
stability,
ease
synthesis.
electrospinning
PEDOT-based
offers
tunable
electrical
optical
properties,
making
them
suitable
organic
electronics,
energy
storage,
wearable
technology.
This
review,
comprehensive
exploration
fabrication,
PEDOT
produced
via
electrospinning,
provides
wealth
knowledge
insights
into
leveraging
full
potential
next-generation
electronic
functional
devices
by
examining
recent
advancements
synthesis,
functionalization,
post-treatment
methods
nanofibers.
Furthermore,
review
identifies
current
challenges,
future
directions,
strategies
address
scalability,
reproducibility,
integration
practical
devices,
offering
resource
on
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(1), P. 179 - 179
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
Conducting
polymers
represent
a
crucial
class
of
functional
materials
with
widespread
applications
in
diverse
fields.
Among
these,
poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)
(PEDOT)
and
its
derivatives
have
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
their
distinctive
optical,
electronic,
magnetic
properties,
as
well
exceptional
tunability.
These
properties
often
exhibit
intricate
interdependencies,
manifesting
synergistic,
concomitant,
or
antagonistic
relationships.
In
optics,
PEDOTs
are
renowned
for
high
transparency
unique
photoelectric
responses.
From
an
electrical
perspective,
they
display
conductivity,
thermoelectric,
piezoelectric
performance,
along
notable
electrochemical
activity
stability,
enabling
wide
array
electronic
applications.
terms
demonstrate
outstanding
electromagnetic
shielding
efficiency
microwave
absorption
capabilities.
Moreover,
these
can
be
precisely
tailored
through
molecular
structure
modifications,
chemical
doping,
composite
formation
suit
various
application
requirements.
This
review
systematically
examines
the
mechanisms
underlying
optoelectromagnetic
PEDOTs,
highlights
tunability,
outlines
prospective
research
directions.
By
providing
critical
theoretical
insights
technical
references,
this
aims
advance
landscape
PEDOTs.
npj Flexible Electronics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: March 10, 2025
Abstract
Transparent
light
detection
devices
are
attractive
for
emerging
see-through
applications
such
as
augmented
reality,
smart
windows
and
optical
communications
using
fidelity
(Li-Fi).
Herein,
we
present
flexible
transparent
photodetectors
(PDs)
conductive
poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):
polystyrene
sulfonate
(PEDOT:PSS):
Ag
nanowires
(NWs)
based
nanofibres
zinc
oxide
(ZnO)
NWs
on
a
degradable
cellulose
acetate
(CA)
substrate.
The
electrospun
NW-based
exhibit
sheet
resistance
of
11
Ω/sq
transmittance
79%
(at
550
nm
wavelength).
PDs
comprise
ZnO
NWs,
photosensitive
materials,
bridging
the
electrode
CA
developed
high
responsivity
(1.10
×10
6
A/W)
show
excellent
stability
under
dynamic
exposure
to
ultraviolet
(UV)
light,
both
flat
curved
surfaces.
eco-friendly
here
can
degrade
naturally
at
end
life
–
thus
offering
an
electronic
waste-free
solution
electrodes
optoelectronics
applications.
Coatings,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 465 - 465
Published: April 15, 2025
With
the
increasing
demand
for
alternatives
to
traditional
indium
tin
oxide
(ITO),
copper
nanowires
(Cu
NWs)
have
gained
significant
attention
due
their
excellent
conductivity,
cost-effectiveness,
and
ease
of
synthesis.
However,
challenges
such
as
wire–wire
contact
resistance
oxidation
susceptibility
hinder
practical
applications.
This
review
discusses
development
associated
with
Cu
NW-based
flexible
transparent
conductors
(FTCs).
NWs
are
considered
a
promising
alternative
materials
like
ITO,
thanks
high
electrical
conductivity
low
cost.
paper
explores
various
synthesis
methods
NWs,
including
template-assisted
synthesis,
hydrazine
reduction,
hydrothermal
processes,
while
highlighting
advantages
limitations
each
approach.
The
key
challenges,
resistance,
oxidation,
need
protective
coatings,
also
addressed.
Several
strategies
enhance
stability
FTCs
proposed,
thermal
sintering,
laser
acid
treatment,
photonic
sintering.
Additionally,
coatings
noble
metal
core–shell
layers,
electroplated
conductive
polymers
PEDOT:PSS
discussed
effective
solutions.
integration
graphene
is
explored
method
improve
overall
performance.
concludes
an
outlook
on
future
in
electronics,
emphasizing
scalable,
cost-effective
solutions
overcome
current
application
advanced
technologies
displays,
solar
cells,
electronics.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 17, 2025
Abstract
Semiconducting
nanowires
(NWs)
hold
great
potential
for
high‐performance
flexible
electronics.
However,
using
them,
to
fabricate
electronic
devices,
is
a
complex
process
requiring
multiple
lithography
steps
address
the
issues
such
as
one
arising
from
mismatches
between
temperatures
needed
NW
growth
and
polymeric
substrates
can
withstand.
Herein,
facile
“design
fab”
approach
presented,
which
avoids
lithography‐based
fabrication
by
implementing
device
layout
at
synthesis
level
itself.
This
demonstrated
synthesizing
arrays
of
ZnO
NWs
pre‐defined
locations,
followed
their
direct
printing
on
custom
contact
method.
The
NWs‐based
printed
nanoscale
layers
exhibit
excellent
spatial
uniformity
(NW
length,
18–26
µm)
alignment
(88–96°).
patterned
are
further
processed
(e.g.,
conductive
tracks)
room
temperature
develop
proof
concept
UV
photodetectors.
presented
significantly
reduces
complexity
eliminating
lithography‐related
lays
foundation
resource‐efficient
large‐area
Macromolecular Materials and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 7, 2025
Abstract
Cardiac
patches,
typically
made
from
non‐conductive
polymers,
are
a
promising
treatment
for
myocardial
infarction
(MI).
Introducing
electroconductive
fibres
in
these
patches
improves
clinical
outcomes,
but
current
production
methods
limited.
This
study
aims
to
design
and
manufacture
polymeric
cardiac
scaffolds
that
closely
match
native
tissue,
using
pressurised
gyration
(PG)
conductive
polymers
(CP).
In
this
study,
the
first
time,
polypyrrole
(PPy)
with
polycaprolactone
(PCL)
chloroform
Poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene)‐poly(styrenesulfonate)
(PEDOT:PSS)
polyethylene
oxide
(PEO)
water,
pressure
spun
varying
CP
concentrations
(5–10%
w/v)
applied
pressures
(0–0.2
MPa).
SEM
shows
resemble
thickness
uniformity
of
natural
fibres,
as
PEDOT:PSS
5%,
0
MPa
matched
endomysium,
10%,
aligned
perimysium,
PPy
7.5%,
mimicked
epimysium
diameters
0.38,
1.02,
3.88
µm,
respectively.
Four‐point
probe
testing
reveals
closest
electrical
conductivity
measurement
reported
chambers
values
is
0.22
S
m
−1
,
achieved
by
0.2MPa.
FTIR
verified
absence
residual
solvent,
confirming
due
polymer
bonds.
The
confirms
produced
have
ideal
physicochemical
properties
tissue
engineering,
demonstrating
PG's
potential
scalable
technique
manufacturing,
advancing
patch
development
MI
treatment.
