PEDOT:PSS
Transparent Conductive Polymer
PEDOT:PSS is a next-generation, water-dispersible conductive polymer that combines exceptional electrical conductivity with optical clarity and mechanical flexibility. It is revolutionizing flexible electronics by enabling thinner, lighter, and more durable devices without compromising performance.
It delivers electrical conductivity up to 1000 S/cm while maintaining over 90% transparency, ideal for optoelectronic applications. It adheres strongly to various materials and offers high thermal stability up to 120°C. Its aqueous, environmentally friendly formulation is RoHS compliant and has a long shelf life.
PEDOT:PSS is the material of choice for transparent electrodes in OLED displays, touch panels, e-paper, and smart windows. It's also used in antistatic coatings, biosensors, organic solar cells, and wearable devices. Its ability to retain over 95% conductivity after 10,000 bending cycles makes it suitable for foldable smartphones and rollable displays.
It integrates seamlessly with graphene and silver nanowires to boost conductivity without sacrificing transparency, offering unmatched scalability for industrial electronics manufacturing. In commercial use, PEDOT:PSS has enabled foldable OLED panels to achieve over 250,000 bend cycles, reduced display thickness by 20%, and cut manufacturing costs.
PEDOT:PSS - Material Applications
Foldable Smartphones
Enables durable bendable touchscreens with >250k folds.
Smart Windows
Transparent electrodes for energy-efficient glazing.
OLED Displays
Brighter, thinner, flexible next-gen displays.
Wearable Sensors
Lightweight, skin-friendly health trackers.
E-Paper Devices
Low-power, flexible digital readers.
Biosensors
Transparent electrodes for accurate diagnostics.
Antistatic Films
Protects electronics from electrostatic damage
Rollable Displays
Conductive layers for futuristic form factors.
Organic Solar Cells
Transparent electrodes harvesting solar energy.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs):-
A: Unlike metals, PEDOT:PSS is flexible, solution-processable, transparent, and compatible with flexible or wearable devices.
A: Typically as an aqueous dispersion, which can be spin-coated, spray-coated, inkjet-printed, or processed into films.
A: Glass, plastic (PET, PEN), paper, textiles, and other flexible materials.
A: Yes, PEDOT:PSS is stable up to ~200°C in air and can operate under ambient light without degradation.
A: Yes, PEDOT:PSS is water-dispersible, reducing the need for harmful organic solvents, making it safer for manufacturing.