Abstract
Polythiophene was chemically synthesized, undoped using aqueous ammonia and then re‐doped using FeCl3 and iodine. Doping concentration was changed by changing the duration of doping process. FTIR results indicate the complex formation between polythiophene and each of the dopants. Elemental analysis results for FeCl3 doped samples show that as the duration increases concentration of Fe+ ions increases. In case of iodine doped samples atom equivalent of iodine adsorbed per thiophene unit increases with doping duration. TGA analysis shows that FeCl3 doped samples are thermally stable compared to iodine doped samples. Results of differential thermal analysis indicate that Tg values vary with dopant as well as with dopant concentrations. Reduction in Tg values for all the FeCl3 doped samples indicate that FeCl3 acts as plasticizer while increase in Tg values for iodine doped samples indicate antiplasticizer behaviour of iodine in polythophene.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
