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PEDOT:PSS-Based Conductive Textiles and Their Applications
Granch Berhe Tseghai1,2,3, Desalegn Alemu Mengistie2,4, Benny Malengier1
1Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 2, 2020
Summary
Poly (3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene):polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) is a key conductive polymer for textiles. Composites enhance its flexibility and durability for wearable electronics and energy devices.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Science
- Textile Engineering
Background:
- Poly (3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene):polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) is a widely studied conductive polymer for textile applications.
- Its water-dispersible nature facilitates roll-to-roll processing, aligning with existing textile manufacturing.
- Neat PEDOT:PSS exhibits limitations in flexibility and stretchability crucial for wearable electronics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review PEDOT:PSS-based conductive textiles.
- To discuss methods for applying PEDOT:PSS onto textiles.
- To explore the diverse applications of these conductive textiles.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on PEDOT:PSS conductive textiles.
- Analysis of methods for enhancing PEDOT:PSS conductivity and mechanical properties (e.g., using processing agents, composite formation with polymers like polyurethane).
- Examination of fabrication techniques including solution spinning, electrospinning, polymerization on fabric, coating, dyeing, and printing.
Main Results:
- PEDOT:PSS conductivity can be significantly improved with processing agents.
- Composite formation with flexible polymers enhances mechanical properties and textile adhesion, improving wash and wear durability.
- Various application methods enable the integration of PEDOT:PSS into textile structures.
Conclusions:
- PEDOT:PSS is a versatile material for creating functional conductive textiles.
- Composite strategies and advanced application techniques are vital for realizing its potential in wearable technology.
- PEDOT:PSS conductive textiles are suitable for developing sensors, actuators, antennas, interconnections, and energy devices.
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