研究目的
To study the anisotropic conductivity of Cellulose-PEDOT:PSS composite materials using a generic 3D four-point probe tool.
研究成果
The results indicate a relatively small degree of anisotropy in the composite materials as compared to previous studies of PEDOT:PSS thin films, with roughly two orders of magnitude difference in the CNF-PEDOT:PSS samples and less than one order of magnitude difference in the pulp-PEDOT:PSS samples between in-plane and out-of-plane conductivities. These results are attributed to PEDOT:PSS self-organizing on the fibers/fibrils instead of being templated by the substrate onto which the films were cast.
研究不足
The method described works for samples of infinite thickness. To consider the samples finite thickness, a correction factor was introduced when deriving the resistivities.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A tool with two parallel plates mounted with spring loaded probes was constructed for measuring both lateral and vertical resistances. The method involves a transformation method developed by Montgomery to derive in-plane and out-of-plane conductivities.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Thick free-standing cellulose-PEDOT:PSS films using CNF or pulp as matrix materials were prepared. Films of different thickness for each matrix material were prepared.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
A custom-made set-up with spring loaded probes, Keithley 2602B sourcemeter, Keithley 2182A nanovoltmeter, SEM (Zeiss Sigma 500 Gemini) for microstructure characterization.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The resistances of the films were measured in both the lateral (in-plane) and vertical (out-of-plane) directions using the custom-made set-up. The measurement results were analyzed with a MATLAB? routine based on Montgomery's method.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The method proceeds by changing the probe distances according to transformations to derive the resistivities for both in-plane and out-of-plane orientations.
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