Effects of silver nanoparticles concentration on resistivity of PEDOT: PSS thin conductive films

Azmy, Udaimatunnoor and Ahmad, Zuraida and Ahmad Shahrim, Nur’Aishah Ahmad and Azman, Amelia Wong and Fajingbesi, Fawwaz Eniola (2020) Effects of silver nanoparticles concentration on resistivity of PEDOT: PSS thin conductive films. Test Engineering and Management, 83 (May - June 2020). pp. 1008-1013. ISSN 0193-4120

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Abstract

In this study, the effects of silver (Ag) concentration on the electrical resistivity of poly(3,4thylenedioxythiophene):poly(4-styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) films were investigated. The thin films were prepared by depositing Ag nanoparticles from aqueous dispersion using different concentrations: 2000 and 5000 ppm (parts per million) via syringe deposition method. Based on the results, it was found that, the film’s resistance reduced (from 1.49 kΩ to 0.52 kΩ) with the increase in Ag concentration (from 2000 to 5000 ppm). This is supported by the Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), in which the 5000 ppm Ag nanoparticles were well dispersed in PEDOT:PSS compared to 2000 ppm Ag nanoparticles. Additionally, the low resistivity of 5000 ppm Ag nanoparticles addition is corroborated with the presence of crystalline peak at 2θ of 38° and 78° evident by X-ray Diffractogram. Low resistivity of film leading to good electrical conductivity, hence, giving promising potential to be utilized in many applications such as in biomedical.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3254/85745
Uncontrolled Keywords:	PEDOT:PSS, silver nanoparticles, resistivity, electrical properties.
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) > T175 Industrial research. Research and development
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering
Depositing User:	Prof Ir Dr Zuraida Ahmad
Date Deposited:	08 Dec 2020 15:27
Last Modified:	08 Dec 2020 15:27
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/85745

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