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Conducting Polymer Nanostructures (conducting + polymer_nanostructure)

Distribution by Scientific Domains
Polymers and Materials Science100%

Selected Abstracts

Neural Interface Biomaterials: Multifunctional Nanobiomaterials for Neural Interfaces (Adv. Funct.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, Issue 4 2009
Mater.
Neural electrodes are designed to interface with the nervous system and provide control signals for neural prostheses. However, robust and reliable chronic recording and stimulation remains a challenge for neural electrodes. On page 573, Mohammad Reza Abidian and David Martin report a novel method for the fabrication of soft, low impedance, high charge density, and controlled releasing nanobiomaterials that can be applied for neural interfaces using drug loaded nanofibers, 3D conducting polymer nanostructures (PEDOT), and alginate hydrogel. [source]

Precisely Defined Heterogeneous Conducting Polymer Nanowire Arrays , Fabrication and Chemical Sensing Applications

ADVANCED MATERIALS, Issue 20 2009
Yixuan Chen
Heterogeneous conducting polymer nanostructures are fabricated using a newly developed method. Completely isolated nanowires of several conducting polymer materials can be fabricated side-by-side with perfect registry to each other on a rigid or flexible substrate. Results of a chemical sensing study using PPY and PEDOT nanowires are presented (see figure). [source]

1D Conducting Polymer Nanostructures: One-Dimensional Conducting Polymer Nanostructures: Bulk Synthesis and Applications (Adv. Mater.

ADVANCED MATERIALS, Issue 14-15 2009
15/2009)
One-dimensional conducting polymer nanostructures hold great promise for many technological applications and can be chemically synthesized in bulk quantities using either template or template-free strategies. Richard Kaner and co-workers highlight on page 1487 recent research activities in this field and present their perspectives on the main challenges and future research directions for this new class of nanomaterials. [source]

One-Dimensional Conducting Polymer Nanostructures: Bulk Synthesis and Applications

ADVANCED MATERIALS, Issue 14-15 2009
Henry D. Tran
Abstract This Progress Report provides a brief overview of current research activities in the field of one-dimensional (1D) conducting polymer nanostructures. The synthesis, properties, and applications of these materials are outlined with a strong emphasis on recent literature examples. Chemical methods that can produce 1D nanostructures in bulk quantities are discussed in the context of two different strategies: 1) procedures that rely on a nanoscale template or additive not inherent to the polymer and 2) those that do not. The different sub-classifications of these two strategies are delineated and the virtues and vices of each area are discussed. Following this discussion is an outline of the properties and applications of 1D conducting polymer nanostructures. This section focuses on applications in which nanostructured conducting polymers are clearly advantageous over their conventional counterparts. We conclude with our perspective on the main challenges and future research directions for this new class of nanomaterials. This Progress Report is not intended as a comprehensive review of the field, but rather a summary of select contributions that we feel will provide the reader with a strong basis for further investigation into this fast emerging field. [source]