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Directed crystallization of a poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) film by an iron(III) dodecyl sulfate lamellar superstructure

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  • Feng Ma

    (Paichai University
    Hunan University of Arts and Science)

  • Sang-il Choi

    (Paichai University)

  • Dooyong Lee

    (Kyungpook National University)

  • Sung Bae Jeon

    (Paichai University)

  • Sungkyun Park

    (Pusan National University)

  • Sung-Pyo Cho

    (Seoul National University
    Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology)

  • Jin-Hyo Boo

    (Sungkyunkwan University)

  • Sungsoo Kim

    (Paichai University)

Abstract

Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS), a successfully commercialized polymeric semiconductor material, has potential as a transparent electrode in flexible electronic devices, yet has insufficient conductivity. We present the synthesis, properties, and directed crystallization of the PEDOT:dodecyl sulfate (PEDOT:DS) film. Iron(III) dodecyl sulfate (Fe(DS)3) multi-lamellar vesicles (MLVs), a new growth template, are used to synthesize and direct the growth of the PEDOT:DS film via vapor-phase polymerization of 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene to form huge PEDOT:DS co-crystal domains within the MLV superstructure. The polycrystalline film has metallic conductivity (avg. ~1.0 × 104 S cm−1), is highly transparent and mechanically durable yet flexible, and suitable for next-generation flexible electronics. These noteworthy properties are conferred by the MLV lamellar superstructure of Fe(DS)3, a selective oxidant and an efficient in situ dopant that enhances the film hydrophobicity and durability. Sophisticated MLV-type oxidants are foreseen to enable the synthesis of more conductive, transparent, robust, flexible, and water-stable polymer electrode materials in future.

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  • Feng Ma & Sang-il Choi & Dooyong Lee & Sung Bae Jeon & Sungkyun Park & Sung-Pyo Cho & Jin-Hyo Boo & Sungsoo Kim, 2024. "Directed crystallization of a poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) film by an iron(III) dodecyl sulfate lamellar superstructure," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 15(1), pages 1-13, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:15:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-024-51621-1
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51621-1
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