Issue 2, 2017

Polypyrrole nanostructures and their thermoelectric performance

Abstract

Controlled synthesis of various nanostructures of polypyrrole (PPy) and their thermoelectric performances have been reported. First, the controlled synthesis and morphological characterization of PPy nanostructures are systematically studied by adjusting the experimental parameters. The effects of oxidant type, oxidant concentration, polymerization period as well as reaction medium are examined. Then, the thermoelectric performances of the as-obtained PPy nanostructures are measured in detail. Finally, the level of doping is calculated by X-ray photoelectron spectra. The relation between PPy nanostructures and their thermoelectric performances has been discussed. The present study will benefit the development of novel organic thermoelectric materials by a morphological design strategy, will deepen our understanding towards structure–thermoelectric function relationship, and will be helpful for the future application of organic polymer thermoelectric materials.

Graphical abstract: Polypyrrole nanostructures and their thermoelectric performance

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Research Article
Submitted
22 May 2016
Accepted
26 Jun 2016
First published
15 Aug 2016

Mater. Chem. Front., 2017,1, 380-386

Polypyrrole nanostructures and their thermoelectric performance

L. Liang, G. Chen and C. Guo, Mater. Chem. Front., 2017, 1, 380 DOI: 10.1039/C6QM00061D

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