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Published on: July 28, 2021
Polymerizable Supramolecular Approach to Highly Conductive PEDOT:PSS Patterns.
Tae Geun Kim1, Su Ryong Ha1, Hyosung Choi1
1Department of Chemical Engineering, ‡Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Science, §Institute of Nano Science and Technology, and ∥Department of Physics, Hanyang University , Seoul 04763, Korea.
Researchers developed a new photolithographic method to create highly conductive poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) patterns. This technique offers advantages like aqueous processing and fewer steps for advanced functional devices.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Chemistry
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) is a versatile conducting polymer with high conductivity, flexibility, and transparency.
- PEDOT:PSS is widely used in electronic devices such as solar cells, sensors, LEDs, and supercapacitors.
- Fabricating patterned PEDOT:PSS on solid substrates is crucial for developing practical applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel photolithographic method for patterning PEDOT:PSS.
- To utilize a polymerizable supramolecular concept for creating micron-sized PEDOT:PSS patterns.
- To achieve highly conductive PEDOT:PSS patterns with improved fabrication processes.
Main Methods:
- A photopolymerizable diacetylene-containing PEDOT:PSS film was developed.
- UV irradiation was used to initiate polymerization and pattern formation.
- Post-irradiation processing involved development in deionized water and treatment with specific acids (sulfuric or formic acid) depending on the substrate.
Main Results:
- Micron-sized patterns of PEDOT:PSS were successfully fabricated on various solid substrates including glass, silicon wafers, and PET.
- The patterned PEDOT:PSS exhibited high conductivity exceeding 1000 S/cm.
- The photolithographic method demonstrated advantages such as aqueous processing, reduced steps, and elimination of plasma etching.
Conclusions:
- The developed photolithographic technique provides an efficient and versatile approach for patterning highly conductive PEDOT:PSS.
- This method enables the fabrication of complex PEDOT:PSS structures for advanced electronic and optoelectronic devices.
- The process is environmentally friendly, utilizing aqueous conditions and avoiding harsh etching procedures.
