Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate)-based organic, ultrathin, and transparent sound-emitting device

An organic, ultrathin, and transparent sound-emitting device was fabricated using poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene): poly(styrenesulfonic) (PEDOT:PSS) films. This sound-emitting device was easily processed by spin coating. Sound emission from PEDOT: PSS was measured as a function of power, distance, and frequency. The sound frequency spectrum was found to be ultra-flat in a wide sound frequency range (10-45 kHz). Theoretical analysis showed that the working principle was the thermoacoustic effect. The PEDOT: PSS sound-emitting device has potential applications in the acoustic field. In particular, it can be integrated with a liquid crystal display to realize sound emission and image display at the same time. (C) 2011 American Institute of Physics. [doi:10.1063/1.3666224]