Effect of synthetic conditions on the thermoelectric properties of polythiophene by electrolytic polymerization

Yoshikazu Shinohara, Kentaro Hiraishi, Yukihiro Isoda, Yoshio Imai, Hidetoshi Oikawa

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Abstract

Polythiophene films were synthesized by electrolytic polymerization using nitrobenzene as a solvent and tetra-n-butylammonium as an electrolyte. The electrolytic concentration and thiophene concentration were synthetic parameters. We have evaluated the thermoelectric properties of Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity and Hall mobility of the films in the in-plane direction. The films showed a tendency that Seebeck coefficient decreased with an increasing electrical conductivity. High electrical conductivity was achieved by both high carrier concentration and high Hall mobility, which are due to high compactness of polymer structure.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMultiscale and Functionally Graded Materials - Proceedings of the International Conference, FGM IX
Pages628-633
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Event9th International Conference on Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials, FGM IX - Oahu Island, HI, United States
Duration: 2006 Oct 15 → 2006 Oct 18

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume973
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Other

Other9th International Conference on Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials, FGM IX
CountryUnited States
CityOahu Island, HI
Period06/10/15 → 06/10/18

Keywords

  • Electrolytic polymerization
  • Polymer structure
  • Polythiophene
  • Thermoelectric properties

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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