Study of Dopant and Composite Effects on Conducting Polymers’ Energy Applications

Faculty Development Competitive Research Grant Program (General) 2024-2026

The goal of this proposal is (1) to provide an innovative fabrication process for the synthesis of conducting polymers and their composite materials, (2) to investigate fundamental research related to the structure and electrical/thermal properties of synthesized materials, (3) to develop the novel applications of these materials in field of energy materials. The sulfonate dopants will bond with the polymer matrix, thereby modifying its molecular composition and influencing its electrical conductivity. The addition of these dopants is hypothesized to increase charge carrier mobility, leading to increased electrical conductivity and enhanced thermoelectric properties.