Reproducibility in the electrodeposition of conducting polymers—a parametric study of poly-(3-methylthiophene)

The parameters affecting the reproducible electrodeposition and redox switching of films of poly-3-methylthiophene (PMT) on various substrates have been studied in three independent laboratories in order to establish a firm basis for further research on electroactive polymers. The film-forming elect...

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Published in:Journal of electroanalytical chemistry (Lausanne, Switzerland) Switzerland), 1994-05, Vol.369 (1-2), p.97-101
Main Authors: Barsch, U., Beck, F., Hambitzer, G., Holze, R., Lippe, J., Stassen, I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Electrodeposition
Exact sciences and technology
General and physical chemistry
Study of interfaces
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Summary:The parameters affecting the reproducible electrodeposition and redox switching of films of poly-3-methylthiophene (PMT) on various substrates have been studied in three independent laboratories in order to establish a firm basis for further research on electroactive polymers. The film-forming electrodeposition of PMT was performed in acetonitrile containing 0.3 M 3-methylthiophene and 0.1 M tetraethylammoniumperchlorate. An aqueous solution of 0.1 M sodium perchlorate was used for the cycling experiments. Based on the evaluation of electrochemical data obtained from cyclic voltammetry, a parametric framework deemed necessary for comparable and reproducible studies is defined.
ISSN:1572-6657
1873-2569
DOI:10.1016/0022-0728(94)87087-X