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The document summarizes a study that investigated the structural and electrical properties of PEDOT:PSS/FeCl3 composite films for thermoelectric applications. The composite films were produced via drop-casting and characterized using scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and I-V measurements. SEM revealed a smooth, crack-free surface with spherical features ranging from 0.6 to 1.33 μm. Raman spectroscopy showed peaks associated with FeCl3. I-V characterization demonstrated a decrease in resistance from 10,230 Ω for PEDOT:PSS to 6,321 Ω for the PEDOT:PSS/FeCl3 composite, indicating improved thermoelectric properties from the addition of conductive FeCl3.

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SEM Raman Spectroscopy Iv-Curve

The document summarizes a study that investigated the structural and electrical properties of PEDOT:PSS/FeCl3 composite films for thermoelectric applications. The composite films were produced via drop-casting and characterized using scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and I-V measurements. SEM revealed a smooth, crack-free surface with spherical features ranging from 0.6 to 1.33 μm. Raman spectroscopy showed peaks associated with FeCl3. I-V characterization demonstrated a decrease in resistance from 10,230 Ω for PEDOT:PSS to 6,321 Ω for the PEDOT:PSS/FeCl3 composite, indicating improved thermoelectric properties from the addition of conductive FeCl3.

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Structural And Electrical Properties of PEDOT:PSS/FeCl3

Composite Films For Thermoelectric Applications


Aldrin S. Bendala*, Williambill Turnbull Jr.a, and Robertson Labana
aDepartment of Math and Physics, Adamson University

San Marcelino St, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines SPP-2021-EA-03

In this study, the structural and electrical properties of PEDOT:PSS-FeCl3 composite films were studied to optimize its capabilities in thermoelectric applications. Composite
films based on polymeric semiconductor PEDOT:PSS and conductive material FeCl3 were deposited on a glass substrate via the drop-casting method. PEDOT:PSS/FeCl3
composite films were obtained using a 40% FeCl3 and 60% PEDOT:PSS volumetric ratio. Scanning electron microscopy reveals that PEDOT:PSS/FeCl3 composite film
exhibited a smooth and crack-free surface morphology with a spherical shape ranging from 0.6 μm to 1.33 μm diameter. The Raman band of the composite films have shown
couple of peaks located at 440.17 cm-1 and 580.87 cm-1 which ascribed to the Raman bands of FeCl3. The I-V characterization was used to determine the electrical
properties of the composite film. The PEDOT:PSS/FeCl3 obtained a 6321 Ω, this shows a decrease in the film's resistance as the 40vol% FeCl3 infused in the pure
PEDOT:PSS.

PEDOT:PSS is a semiconducting polymer which Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5


Step 1
composed of two ionomers, one is made up of positively
charge (PEDOT) and other one is a negatively charge
sodium polystyrene sulfonate (PSS). Mixing of Characterizations
Preparation Drop-cast
Polymerization PEDOT:PSS
of Samples of PEDOT:PSS method
Notable Properties: and FeCl3
Figure 1: Chemical
structure of PEDOT:PSS Flexible Low thermal conductivity Good for large scale fabrication
[1]
STEP 1: Preparation of1.835 mL of PSS, 0.1935 mL of EDOT and a 0.50 g of
Thermoelectric Effect ((N𝐻4)2𝑆2𝑂8) water solution.

• The thermoelectric effect is the generation of potential STEP 2: Mixing of PSS and EDOT Solution to ((N𝐻4)2𝑆2𝑂8) water solution.
difference when one of the sides was heated and After that, stirred for 24 hours to obtain the PEDOT-PSS solution.
other remains its lower temperature.
STEP 3: Mixed a 0.05 M concentration aqueous FeCl3 solution to
• The charge carriers at the higher temperature region PEDOT:PSS in a 40%-60% volume ratio.
Figure 2: Thermoelectric acquired energy. It excites and will travel towards the
effect in semiconductors [2] lower temperature region. STEP 4: The composite were deposited using drop-cast method. The
deposited sample were dried for 1 hr.

Objectives STEP 5: The samples were characterize using SEM, Raman and IV-curve to
To enhance the structural and electrical properties of PEDOT:PSS by coupling of determine the morphology, crystallinity and electrical properties respectively.
conductive material (FeCl3). for thermoelectric applications.

SEM RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY IV-CURVE


1 μm 1 μm

FeCl3

FeCl3
PEDOT:PSS/FeCl3
PEDOT:PSS PEDOT:PSS/FeCl3
PEDOT:PSS/FeCl3

1 μm

PEDOT:PSS PEDOT:PSS

FeCl3

• All of the films show non-uniform • PEDOT:PSS/FeCl3 have shown couple of peaks located at • The resistance of PEDOT:PSS, FeCl3 and
surface structures. 440.17 cm-1 and 580.87 cm-1 which ascribed to FeCl3 PEDOT:PSS/FeCl3 are 10230 Ω, 6321 Ω,
and 944 Ω respectively.
• PEDOT:PSS/FeCl3 grain size ranges • The peak positions shifted to higher energy with the 60% ratio
from 0.6 μm to 1.33 μm diameter. of FeCl3. This shifting indicates the possible presence of • Electrical resistance of composite film is
structural defects and strain lower compared to PEDOT:PSS

• The PEDOT:PSS/FeCl3 composite were successfully synthesized on


(1) Z. Fan and J. Ouyang, Thermoelectric Properties of PEDOT:PSS,
the glass substrate via drop-casting method for thermoelectric
Advance Electronic Materials, Vol. 5, Issue 11, 2019.
application
(2) G. S. Nolas, J. Yang, and H. J. Goldsmid, Semiconductors and
• It has been observed that coupling conductive material (FeCl3)
thermoelectric Materials, pp 123-152, (Springer, Boston, MA, 2004 )
enhanced the morphology and crystal structure.
(3) C. Yao, H. Zhang, and Q. Zhang, Recent Progress in Thermoelectric
• PEDOT:PSS/FeCl3 composite film, decreases its resistance due to the
Materials Based on Conjugated Polymers, polymers, 2019.
high electrical conductivity of FeCl3.

• In general, the decrease in resistance indicates an enhance in


thermoelectric properties, which can be used in thermoelectric
applications.
The researchers would like to extend their inmost appreciation to Adamson University Center for
Research and Development (AUCRD) for the approval of this research project and financial
support and Chemical Laboratory Dispensing for letting us borrow laboratory equipment and
chemical for this project.

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