Synthesis of organic–inorganic hybrids based on the conjugated polymer P3HT and mesoporous silicon

Organic–inorganic hybrids are a class of functional materials that combine favorable properties their constituents to achieve an overall improved performance for wide range applications. This article presents the synthesis route P3HT-porous silicon thermoelectric The conjugated polymer P3HT is incorporated into porous matrix by means melt infiltration. Gravimetry, sorption isotherms and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) mapping indicate organic molecules occupy more than 50% void space in inorganic host. We demonstrate subsequent diffusion-based doping confined FeCl3 solution increases electrical conductivity hybrid five orders magnitude compared empty