Complexation Induced Self-Healing Conductive Polymer Synthesis for an Ionic Thermoelectric Materials
발표자
최현수 (충남대학교)
연구책임자
김병관 (충남대학교)
공동저자
김병관 (충남대학교), 최현수 (충남대학교)
초록
내용
Active conductive polymers are attractive for thermoelectrics due to their processability and flexibility. Incorporating self-healing mechanisms allows these materials to maintain performance over time, promoting sustainability. Such capabilities are essential for wearable devices, which frequently suffer mechanical damage that degrades efficiency. This study develops a self-healing thermoelectric material to address this issue. A complex material was synthesized by incorporating functional components into a conductive polymer and ionic polymer matrix with a crosslinking agent. The intrinsic ionic and hydrated nature of the resulting composite material facilitated significant enhancements in self-healing capabilities. Characterization of electrical and ionic thermoelectric performance demonstrated a synergistic combination of high carrier conductivity and robust self-healing, highlighting the potential of complex materials for durable, high-performance wearable applications.