Pedot

The unparalleled large-scale commercial application of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene), otherwise known as PEDOT, continues to fuel a need for literature about it that is concise, easily available, but sufficiently comprehensive. Designed to meet the requirements of readers from different areas of expertise and experience with the substance, PEDOT: Principles and Applications of an Intrinsically Conductive Polymer provides a comprehensive overview of chemical, physical, and technical information about this preeminent and most forwardly developed electrically conductive polymer. An indispensable resource for researchers, developers, and users of PEDOT—written by the researchers who succeeded in commercializing it A necessary response to the massive interest—as well as patents and papers—spawned by PEDOT, this handbook provides basic knowledge and explores technical applications, based on information generated by universities and academic research, as well as by industrial scientists. Available in various formulations and conductivities, this versatile PEDOT can be adapted for the needs and specific industrial applications of its different users. Although valuable information exists in handbooks on polythiophene chemistry and physics, under which PEDOT falls, until now, few if any books have focused exclusively on this important conducting polymer—certainly not one that so completely elucidates both its experimental and practical aspects. This book: Begins with a brief history of conducting polymers and polythiophenes Describes the invention of PEDOT and its commercial outgrowth, PEDOT:PSS Emphasizes key technical and commercial aspects and usage of PEDOT and how they have stimulated scientific research in a wide range of fields Explains the chemical and physical background for PEDOT in terms of its primary use and incorporation in products including cellular phones and flat panel displays Valuable for readers at any level of familiarity with PEDOT, this one-stop compilation of information offers specialists several unpublished results from the authors’ celebrated work, as well as often overlooked information from patents. Balancing sufficient detail and references for further study, this book is a powerful tool for anyone working in the field.

PEDOT is currently the most widely used polymeric material in research and development. Over the past 10 years, PEDOT has been investigated for potential organic thermoelectric applications because of its superior thermoelectric and mechanical properties compared with other conductive polymers. However, many challenges remain to be solved before it is translated into key technologies. Advanced PEDOT Thermoelectric Materials summarizes current progress and the challenges of PEDOT thermoelectric materials, while clarifying directions for future development. This book provides a comprehensive overview of chemical, physical, and technical information about this organic thermoelectric polymer. The authors also give details about the theoretical basis of PEDOT, including preparation and characterization, and its development as a high-performance thermoelectric material. Provides an overview of techniques to optimize the thermoelectric performance of PEDOT materials. Introduces the fundamentals of PEDOT, including material synthesis, characterization, preparation, thermal transport, and more. Discusses emerging applications in thermoelectric devices and future directions.

Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2013 International Conference on Energy Research and Power Engineering (ERPE 2013), May 24-25, 2013, Zhengzhou, Henan, China. The 303 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Advanced Technologies and Researches in Materials Science; Chapter 2: Advances in Mechanical Engineering; Chapter 3: Mechatronics, Control, Measurement and Monitoring. Technologies and Solutions; Chapter 4: Energy Industry. Engineering Researches and Management; Chapter 5: Materials and Technologies in Construction.

Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS). It has become a essential but formidable task for all industries to concentrate on developing Nature-friendly products and services. The present work aims to bring together the current knowledge concerning Nature-friendly multi-functional materials and structures. The contributions concentrate on natural fiber composites, smart materials and structures, and advanced composites and their applications, and so on. Readers will find within the most up-to-date advances in the field of multi-functional materials and structures.

Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS). EDFGC is an international conference series covering research and development in the fields of textile dyeing/finishing and green chemistry. With its theme of “Innovation, Eco-Textile and Sustainability”, the 2011 conference provided a platform for the presentation of research findings, the exchange of innovative ideas and the seeking-out of opportunities for collaboration, in the above fields, among both academics and industrialists all over the world. The proceedings of EDFGC 2011 include Eco-Dyeing & Finishing, Functional Textiles, Green Chemistry and Functional Chemicals, Pollution Control and Energy Conservation, Fundamental Research and Test & Characterization.

Collection of Selected, Peer Reviewed Papers from the 2014 International Conference on Frontiers of Energy, Materials and Information Engineering (ICFMEI 2014), August 21-22, 2014, Hong Kong. The 411 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Materials and Chemical Engineering and Technologies, Chapter 2: Power, Energy and Thermal Engineering, Environmental and Safety Engineering, Chapter 3: Civil and Building Engineering, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Chapter 4: Mechatronics, Measurement and Detection, Control and Automation, Mechanics Applications, Chapter 5: Computer, Communication, Information, Algorithms and Numerical Methods of Data Processing Engineering, Chapter 6: Urban and City Development, Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Chapter 7: New Technologies in Education and Sports, Chapter 8: Engineering Management, Production Management, Business and Economics.