Phase Segregation of PEDOT: PSS on Textile to Produce Materials of > 10 A mm(-2) Current Carrying Capacity
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING, vol.302, no.3, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 302 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2017
- Doi Number: 10.1002/mame.201600348
- Journal Name: MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Conductive textiles with exceptional electrical properties have been prepared by coating the conjugated polymer, poly(3,4-ethylenedioxyphiophene)-polystyrenesulfonate(PEDOT-PSS), on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) nonwoven fabrics. Phase segregation from covalent bond formation to surface silica particles generates PEDOT-PSS coated textiles that hold potential for wearable electronics due to the breathability of the fabric, low toxicity, easy processing and lightweight with high current carrying capacity. The conductive textiles were demonstrated for applications such as electrical connections and resistive heating.