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Aniline Electropolymerization on Indium-Tin Oxide Nanofilms with Different Surface Resistivity: A Comprehensive Study
Sonia Kotowicz1, Barbara Hajduk2, Paweł Jarka3
1Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia, Szkolna 9 St., 40-006 Katowice, Poland.
Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 12, 2026
Summary
Electropolymerizing aniline on indium tin oxide (ITO) substrates reveals that surface resistivity impacts polyaniline (PANI) film quality. Lower resistivity ITO yields homogeneous films with adhesion issues, while higher resistivity offers better adhesion but less homogeneity.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Polymer Science
Background:
- Indium tin oxide (ITO) is a widely used transparent conductive oxide.
- Polyaniline (PANI) is a conductive polymer with potential applications in various fields.
- Controlling PANI film properties during electropolymerization is crucial for device performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of ITO surface resistivity on aniline electropolymerization.
- To characterize the resulting polyaniline films and their properties.
- To explore the potential for optimizing PANI-based electro-optical coatings.
Main Methods:
- Electropolymerization of aniline on ITO substrates with varying surface resistivities using cyclic voltammetry.
- Characterization of polyaniline films using ATR-IR spectroscopy, spectroscopic ellipsometry, and atomic force microscopy.
Main Results:
- Homogeneous PANI films were obtained on ITO with 15-25 Ω/sq resistivity, but exhibited adhesion problems.
- PANI films on ITO with 70-100 Ω/sq and 80-100 Ω/sq resistivity showed improved adhesion but reduced homogeneity.
- The conductive emeraldine salt form of PANI was successfully synthesized on all tested ITO resistivities without procedural modification.
Conclusions:
- ITO surface resistivity significantly influences PANI film homogeneity and adhesion during electropolymerization.
- Tailoring ITO resistivity offers a pathway to control PANI film characteristics.
- This study provides foundational data for designing and optimizing PANI-based electro-optical coatings for sensing applications.
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