Nanocomposite hydrogels with temperature response for capacitive energy storage

Functional hydrogels are three-dimensional polymeric networks with potential applicability in the field of wearable electronics. However, hydrogels are often used to develop devices with only one functionality. In this work, a multifunctional hydrogel consisting of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (...

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Autores: García Torres, José Manuel|||0000-0002-3996-0274, Colombi, Samuele|||0000-0001-7281-9443, Mahamed, Ikraan, Sylla, Dioulde Huguette|||0000-0002-5548-1257, Arnau Roca, Marc|||0000-0001-6038-3902, Sans Milà, Jordi|||0000-0002-2756-0492, Ginebra Molins, Maria Pau|||0000-0002-4700-5621, Alemán Llansó, Carlos|||0000-0003-4462-6075
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/387195
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/387195
https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.3c00721
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Nanotechnology
Biomedical materials
Alginate
Carbon nanoparticles
Conductive hydrogel
Manganese oxide poly(3
4-ethylenedioxythiophene)
Supercapacitor
Temperature sensor
Nanotecnologia
Materials biomèdics
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria química
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Sumario:Functional hydrogels are three-dimensional polymeric networks with potential applicability in the field of wearable electronics. However, hydrogels are often used to develop devices with only one functionality. In this work, a multifunctional hydrogel consisting of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT), alginate (Alg), carbon nanoparticles (CNPs), and manganese oxide has been manufactured for devices that can simultaneously store energy (supercapacitor) and sense temperature. The Alg and PEDOT interpenetration allows for obtaining a flexible and electrically conductive hydrogel with an open and interconnected porous structure. The incorporation of CNPs improves electrical conductivity and confers synergies with manganese oxide, which provide energy storage capability. Furthermore, the resistance of the hydrogel varies linearly with the temperature, this behavior being observed consistently and without hysteresis throughout consecutive heating and cooling cycles. Thus, the PEDOT/Alg/CNP/MnO2 hydrogel shows good capacitance (42 mF cm–2), capacitance retention (87%), and good temperature sensitivity (-1.05% °C–1).