A general synthesis for PEDOT-coated nonconductive materials and PEDOT hollow particles by aqueous chemical polymerization

  • Shyh Chyang Luo*
  • , Hsiao Hua Yu
  • , Andrew C.A. Wan
  • , Yu Han
  • , Jackie Y. Ying
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A method for coating functionalized poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) on nonconductive substrates in aqueous solution allows the deposition of PEDOT thin layers on various substrates, including silica and polystyrene (PS) nanoparticles, siliceous mesocellular foam, and chitosan-alginate fibers. The surface property is tuned by controlling the monomer composition in the aqueous solutions. Using appropriate organic solvents to remove the PS cores of PEDOT-coated PS nanoparticles, hollow PEDOT particles with single holes and PEDOT capsules can be formed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2051-2058
Number of pages8
JournalSmall
Volume4
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Conducting materials
  • Conducting polymers
  • Mesoporous materials
  • Nanoparticle synthesis
  • Surface functionalization

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • General Chemistry
  • Biomaterials
  • General Materials Science
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)

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