DLP 3D printing of electrically conductive hybrid hydrogels <i>via</i> polymerization-induced phase separation and subsequent <i>in situ</i> assembly of polypyrrole
Chuhan Song, Qian Zhao, Tao Xie, Jingjun Wu
Abstract
A porous hydrogel was constructed through polymerization-induced phase separation and DLP 3D printing. After in situ formation of an interconnected polypyrrole network, the hybrid hydrogel shows an exceptional electrical conductivity of 264 S m −1 .
Topics & Concepts
PolypyrrolePolymerizationMaterials scienceIn situ polymerizationSelf-healing hydrogelsElectrical conductorIn situPorosityPhase (matter)Polymer chemistryChemical engineeringElectrical resistivity and conductivityConductive polymerElectrodeNanotechnologyComposite materialPolymerChemistryOrganic chemistryElectrical engineeringEngineeringPhysical chemistryAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsConducting polymers and applicationsSupercapacitor Materials and Fabrication