Method for Inkjet-printing PEDOT:PSS polymer electrodes on piezoelectric PVDF-TrFE fibers

Andrew Closson, Haley Richards, Lin Dong, Zhe Xu, John X.J. Zhang

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Abstract

We present a method for printing conductive polymers onto P(VDF-TrFE) nanofibers to create all-polymer piezoelectric devices. Inkjet printing is an attractive fabrication approach for rapid prototyping of flexible electronics, but until now with limited applications in developing P(VDF-TrFE) nanofiber-based devices. We have demonstrated an approach to infill the void space within a piezoelectric nanofibrous matrix to allow for the inkjet printing of aqueous inks while avoiding leakage that typically leads to electrical shorting and without significant loss of voltage output. This was done using a diluted PDMS solution and a commercially available conductive ink. The 1 cm2 devices showed peak-peak voltages greater than 0.5 V and a 259 mV/N sensitivity. Using these techniques, flexible piezoelectric sensing can be done in an array format, paving the way for unique forms of wearable physical biomarker sensing.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationFLEPS 2020 - IEEE International Conference on Flexible and Printable Sensors and Systems
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728152783
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 16 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event2020 IEEE International Conference on Flexible and Printable Sensors and Systems, FLEPS 2020 - Virtual, Manchester, United Kingdom
Duration: Aug 16 2020Aug 19 2020

Publication series

NameFLEPS 2020 - IEEE International Conference on Flexible and Printable Sensors and Systems

Conference

Conference2020 IEEE International Conference on Flexible and Printable Sensors and Systems, FLEPS 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityVirtual, Manchester
Period8/16/208/19/20

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Materials Science (miscellaneous)
  • Instrumentation

Keywords

  • PEDOT:PSS
  • PVDF-TrFE
  • flexible sensors
  • polymer electronics

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