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Micropatterned Polythiophene Nanofibers via Electrostatic Spinning and Photolithography

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2011

Chris Ik Asemota
Affiliation:
[email protected], University Of Connecticut, Polymer Science, N.Eagleville Rd, Storrs, CT, 06269, United States
Arvind Kumar
Affiliation:
[email protected], University of Connecticut, Polymer Program, Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, 97 North Eagleville Road, Storrs, CT, 06269, United States
Gregory A Sotzing
Affiliation:
[email protected], University of Connecticut, Polymer Program, Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, 97 North Eagleville Road, Storrs, CT, 06269, United States
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Abstract

Herein we report the patterning of large conducting polymer nanofiber mats of the polyterthiophene precursor, into regular micron scale arrays of smaller mats each of which has the potential of being independently addressed. These fiber grids, micro mats of conducting polymer fibers, were prepared by the combined techniques of electrospinning, soft photolithography, and solid state electrochemical crosslinking. The micro size mats are shown to retain their electrochromic behavior, subject to expected degradation in air as reported in the literature. Our contribution to the investigation of conducting polymers in display technology is oriented towards processibility and preparation of regular conducting polymer structures.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2007

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