Synthesis, Structural and Photoelectrical Properties of Self-Assembled Gold-Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene) Nanowires and Nanocables

Abstract:

Gold-poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (Au-PEDOT) nanowires with Au nanoparticles embedded in the polymer matrix and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) modified Au-PEDOT coaxial nanocables with a core-shell structure have been synthesized by a new and facile self-assembly method. The morphology and structure features of the composites were characterized by transmission electron microscopy, selected-area electron diffraction, and energy-dispersive x-ray spectrometry. The room-temperature electrical conductivity of the casted composite films was about 0.21 S/cm. Photoresponse of the films were also investigated with respect to wide potential applications of the multifunctional composites. Clear photocurrent switching characteristic during switching on/off of a xenon lamp was observed.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 650)
• Pages: 200-205
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.650.200
• Online since: January 2013
• Authors: Bin Sun, Yun Ze Long, Meng Meng Li, Xiu Jie Hu, Ying Qun Qi, Shu Yun Zhou, Ping Chen
• Keywords: Composite, Conductivity, Nanowires/Cables, PEDOT, Photoconductance

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