Ion diffusion coefficients in poly(3-alkylthiophenes) for energy conversion and biosensing: role of side-chain length and microstructure
Jonathan Harris, Erin L. Ratcliff
Abstract
Electrochemically deposited conductive polymers, with their ion imprinted channels, can increase ion transport speed by three orders of magnitude over their spin coated counterparts by eliminating energetic traps for ion movement.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceIonDiffusionPolymerMicrostructureChemical physicsIon transporterConductive polymerElectrical conductorSide chainNanotechnologyComposite materialOrganic chemistryChemistryThermodynamicsPhysicsConducting polymers and applicationsElectrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsFuel Cells and Related Materials