Conductive polymers: A multipurpose material for protecting coating
A paper delves into advanced fabrication methods like coating, printing, and lithography of conductive polymers, showcasing how these techniques enhance the performance and sustainability of protective coatings. Discover how these versatile materials are poised to transform sectors requiring improved corrosion resistance, antistatic properties, and sensor functionalities.
Conductive polymers have evolved as a versatile class of materials capable of combining standard polymer properties with the unique characteristic of electrical conductivity, excellent optical and mechanical capabilities, ease of synthesis and manufacturing, and superior environmental durability. However, the manufacturing of conducting polymers has primarily relied on traditional techniques like ink-jet printing, screen printing, and electron-beam lithography, whose parameters plays the important role for the fabrication of any substrates to monitor the physical parameters. As a result of the improved printability, conducting polymers may be easily formed into high resolution and high aspect ratio microstructures, which can then be combined with other materials.
A study provides an in-depth examination of the several fabrication methods (coating, printing, and lithography) in the field of protective coatings. Corrosion resistance, antistatic characteristics, electromagnetic interference shielding, regulated electrostatic dissipation, adaptability to changing environmental conditions, and sensor functionality are all advantages of these materials.
Conductive polymers are increasingly being included into coatings to give bespoke solutions for sectors looking to improve the performance, lifespan, and sustainability of their protective measures. This review intends to provide a complete resource for academics, engineers, and companies investigating creative pathways for increased protection and performance by highlighting the potential of conductive polymers in addressing a wide range of protective coating applications.
This paper was published in Progress in Organic Coatings, Volume 187, February 2024, 108083
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