Organic/inorganic hybrid electrochromic devices based on photoelectrochemically formed polypyrrole/TiO2 nanohybrid films

The role of (photo)electrochemistry in the rational design of hybrid conducting polymer/semiconductor assemblies: From fundamental concepts to practical applications

“…In addition, significantly faster electrochromic response was obtained in the case of a nanostructured TiO 2 /PPy hybrid compared to the neat PPy layer [223]. Similarly, an interconnected array of NiO nanoflakes was employed as the host matrix for both PANI and PEDOT, and subsequently used as electrochromic materials [159,160].…”

“…From a polymerization perspective, the benefits M a n u s c r i p t of the previously described geometries are merged in this configuration, namely the large surface area of the nanoparticulate film, and electrochemical control with over the polymerization. In this vein, TiO 2 /PPy [221][222][223], TiO 2 /PEDOT [224,225], TiO 2 /PT [15,226], and ZnO/PMT [227] hybrids were realized. In some cases, carboxyl groupcontaining thiophene-derivatives were initially grafted onto the TiO 2 surface and subsequent polymer growth was initiated through these moieties.…”

A novel, rapid synthetic protocol for controllable sizes, conductivities and monomer units of soluble polypyrrole

“…Among these conducting polymers, PPy has attracted great interest due to its ease of preparation, wide conductivity range (10 À2 to 10 4 S cm À1 ), satisfactory environmental stability and biocompatibility. PPy has been employed in sensors [15,16], batteries [17], supercapacitors [18], electrochromic devices [19], etc. In order to enhance the performance in various applications, PPy nanostructures in conjunction with simpler synthetic strategies are required.…”

An electrochemiluminescence sensor for bromate assay based on a new cationic polythiophene derivative

“…The polythiophene possesses high electrical conductivity, environmental stability, large specific surface area, light weight and well-sized, thus they can exhibit improved performance in technological applications including electronic devices, sensors, supercapacitors, corrosion protection and lithium batteries etc. [11][12][13][14][15][16].…”