Abstract
The trilayer composite was fabricated by combining functional layers of fumed SiO2, thiol-ene, and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT-PSS). Optical, scratch-healing, non-wetting, and electrical stability was investigated at different instances of time after thermal and solar irradiance treatment. The trilayer composite was found to be optically stable and highly transparent for visible light after thermal and irradiance treatment for 25 h. Both treatment processes had a minor effect on the shape-memory assisted scratch-healing performance of the trilayer composite. Thermal treatment and solar irradiance did not affect the superhydrophobic properties (contact angle 170 ± 1°) of the trilayer composite. The sheet resistance increased from 90 ± 3 Ω/square (initial) to 109 ± 3 Ω/square (thermal) and 149 ± 3 Ω/square (irradiance) after 25 h of treatment, which was considered as not significant change.
Highlights
Multilayer composites consisting of plane parallel layers represent an important class of functional and structural materials widely used today
We report on the optical, scratch-healing, non-wetting, and electrical stability of trilayer composite (SiO2/thiol-ene/PEDOT:PSS), which was subjected to thermal and solar irradiance treatment
It was shown by our group that the pentaerythritol tetrakis(3-mercaptopropionate) (PETMP)-TTT/PEDOT:PSS composite, consisting of plane parallel layers PETMP-TTT and PEDOT:PSS, is highly transparent for visible light [24]
Summary
Multilayer composites consisting of plane parallel layers represent an important class of functional and structural materials widely used today. According to a comprehensive research report by Market Research Future, “Organic Electronics Market, By Component (Active (Transistor, Sensor, Diode), Passive (Traces, Antenna)), By Material (Dielectric, Conductor, Luminescent), By Application (Display, Solar battery, Photovoltaic)— Forecast 2027” the market of organic electronics is expected to surpass USD 159.11 billion at a compound annual growth rate of 21% by 2027. This market is boosted by the increasing demand of high-performance semiconductors, flexible electronics, and organic light-emitting diode and photovoltaic applications. We designed a trilayer composite that could be integrated in all of these above-mentioned applications
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