Plastic Electronics Based on Patterning of Conducting Polymers

Strategies for High Resolution Patterning of Conducting Polymers

The discovery of conducting polymers by MacDiarmid, Shirakawa and Heeger in 1977 has generated enormous interest in π-conjugated macromolecules.[1] Since then, their unique properties such as the metal-insulator transition induced by doping-undoping process, controllable optoelectronic property through molecular design and attractive mechanical properties and processing advantages have stimulat...

Advances in sensors based on conducting polymers

Conducting polymers with a blend of interesting optical and mechanical properties can be used in situations where inorganic materials are not suitable. Synthetic capabilities as well as fabrication techniques have been developed to such an extent that molecular electronic devices based on conducting polymers can be designed, marking evolution of a sophisticated technology in the field of microe...

Artificial muscles based on conducting polymers

Natural muscles have mechanical properties that conventional actuators do not possess. These natural machines show large strain, moderate stress, high efficiency and stability, fast response time, high power/weight ratio, long lifetime, etc. In the last years a great interest has arisen to develop materials that mimic natural mechanisms. Conducting polymers have an array of potential applicatio...

Biomimetic Sensing – Actuators Based on Conducting Polymers

Gas Sensors Based on Conducting Polymers

The gas sensors fabricated by using conducting polymers such as polyaniline (PAni), polypyrrole (PPy) and poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) as the active layers have been reviewed. This review discusses the sensing mechanism and configurations of the sensors. The factors that affect the performances of the gas sensors are also addressed. The disadvantages of the sensors and a brief pros...