Effect of Radiation on the Electrical Properties of PEDOT-Based Nanocomposites

Nanoscale Res Lett. 2016 Dec;11(1):84. doi: 10.1186/s11671-016-1293-0. Epub 2016 Feb 11.

Abstract

Systematic evaluation of the influence of radiation on the electrical response of hybrid nanocomposites obtained by adding multi-walled carbon nanotubes into poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) and poly(styrenesulfonate) host matrix is presented. Variations of resistance and conductivity of nanocomposites depending on the volume fraction of nanotubes in the matrix, ionizing radiation dosage, and temperature are analyzed.

Keywords: Electrical conductivity; Ionizing radiation; Nanocomposites; Polymer.