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ArticlePolymers2024

A Novel and Green Method for Preparing Highly Conductive PEDOT:PSS Films for Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting.

Fuwei Liu, Luyao Gao, Jiajia Duan, Fuqun Li, Jingxian Li, Hongbing Ge, Zhiwei Cai, Huiying Li, Mengke Wang, Ruotong Lv and 1 more

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Fuwei LiuCollege of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
Luyao GaoCollege of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
Jiajia DuanCollege of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
Fuqun LiCollege of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
Jingxian LiCollege of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
Hongbing GeCollege of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
Zhiwei CaiCollege of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
Huiying LiCollege of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
Mengke WangCollege of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
Ruotong LvCollege of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
Minrui LiCollege of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China U2004174
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Abstract

As a π-conjugated conductive polymer, poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) is recognized as a promising environmentally friendly thermoelectric material. However, its low conductivity has limited applications in the thermoelectric field. Although thermoelectric efficiency can be significantly enhanced through post-treatment doping, these processes often involve environmentally harmful organic solvents or reagents. In this study, a novel and environmentally benign method using purified water (including room temperature water and subsequent warm water) to treat PEDOT:PSS film has been developed, resulting in improved thermoelectric performance. The morphology data, chemical composition, molecular structure, and thermoelectric performance of the films before and after treatment were characterized and analyzed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), Raman spectrum, XRD pattern, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and a thin film thermoelectric measurement system. The results demonstrate that the water treatment effectively removes nonconductive PSS from PEDOT:PSS composites, significantly enhancing their conductivity. Treated films exhibit improved thermoelectric properties, particularly those treated only 15 times with room temperature water, achieving a high electrical conductivity of 62.91 S/cm, a Seebeck coefficient of 14.53 μV K

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PEDOT:PSSthermoelectricswater treatment

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PMID38257064
PMCPMC10820001

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