Textile‐based Thermoelectric Generator Produced Via Electrochemical Polymerization

Abstract The recent development in the field of wearable electronics has increased demand for batteries as power sources which are subjected to periodic recharging and replacement. Therefore, next challenge is design new systems sustainable energy portable electronic devices that can be easily integrated into textiles such thermoelectric generators convert waste heat electricity. Looking at this scenario, work shows a methodology prepare by electrochemical polymerization poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) on felt fabrics. PEDOT carried out utilizing three different counterions, LiClO 4 , 1‐butyl‐3‐methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate (PF 6 ), 1‐ethyl‐3‐methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (BTFMSI) provide complete understanding role counterion properties. electrical conductivity Seebeck coefficient dependent counterion, reaching maximum ZT polymerized presence BTFMSI due an improvement carrier mobility. In addition, manufactured textile device showed outstanding output (6.5 µW) compared previous reported date.