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ArticleNpj flexible electronics2025

Algal polysaccharide Sacran-based conductive nanocomposites for ultrathin flexible and biodegradable organic electrochemical transistors.

Katharina Matura, Christoph Putz, Sarka Hradilova, Katerina Polakova, Mihai Irimia-Vladu, Maiko Okajima, Tatsuo Kaneko, Martin Kaltenbrunner, Niyazi Serdar Sariciftci, Serpil Tekoglu

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  1. Water-processable PSS-free PEDOT:NOMaterials advances · 2026
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Katharina MaturaLinz Institute for Solar Cells (LIOS) and Institute of Physical Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, Austria.
Christoph PutzDivision of Soft Matter Physics and Institute of Experimental Physics, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, Austria.
Sarka HradilovaCzech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN), Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials (RCPTM), Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Katerina PolakovaCzech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN), Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials (RCPTM), Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Mihai Irimia-VladuLinz Institute for Solar Cells (LIOS) and Institute of Physical Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, Austria.
Maiko OkajimaSchool of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
Tatsuo KanekoSchool of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
Martin KaltenbrunnerDivision of Soft Matter Physics and Institute of Experimental Physics, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, Austria.
Niyazi Serdar SariciftciLinz Institute for Solar Cells (LIOS) and Institute of Physical Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, Austria.
Serpil TekogluLinz Institute for Solar Cells (LIOS) and Institute of Physical Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz, Austria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) have emerged as essential components in various applications, including bioelectronics, neuromorphics, sensing, and flexible electronics. Recently, efforts have been directed toward developing flexible and sustainable OECTs to enhance their integration into wearable and implantable biomedical devices. In this work, we introduce a novel PEDOT:Sacran bio-nanocomposite as a channel material for flexible and biodegradable OECTs. Sacran, a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide derived from blue-green algae, possesses exceptional ionic conductivity, water retention, and biocompatibility, making it a promising candidate for bioelectronic applications. We successfully fabricated ultrathin and flexible OECTs on poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) foils, achieving transconductance values up to 7.4 mS. The devices exhibited stable ion-to-electron transduction after mechanical deformation. The OECTs were further demonstrated on eco-friendly and biodegradable poly(lactic acid) (PLA) substrates, achieving a transconductance of 1.6 mS and undergoing enzymatic hydrolysis under controlled conditions. This study highlights the potential of Sacran-based conductive bio-nanocomposites in advancing sustainable bioelectronic devices.

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PMCPMC12165848

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