Journal
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
Volume 9, Issue 7, Pages 5692-5698Publisher
AMER CHEMICAL SOC
DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b00717
Keywords
polypyrrole; conducting polymers; flexible electronics; bioinspired materials; tough polymers
Funding
- National Natural Science Foundation of China [81401531, 21474094]
- Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province [1508085QH154]
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Inspired by the dynamic network structure of animal dermis, we have designed and synthesized a series of polyol-polypyrrole (polyol-PPy) composites. Polyols and polypyrrole are cross-linked by hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions to form a dynamic network, which helps to dissipate destructive energy. We have found a clear correlation between the mechanical properties of polyol-PPy composites and the polyols structure. Particularly, the PEE-PPy film shows both high strength and flexibility, leading to a remarkable tensile toughness comparable to cocoon silk. The combination of outstanding strength, ductility, and conductivity enables polyol-PPy composites (especially PEE-PPy) as potential electronic materials for making flexible electronics.
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