Volume 45, Issue 17 2400165
Research Article

PEDOT:PSS-Based Prolonged Long-Term Decay Synaptic OECT with Proton-Permeable Material, Nafion

Ye Ji Lee

Ye Ji Lee

Department of Chemical Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513 Republic of Korea

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Yong Hyun Kim

Corresponding Author

Yong Hyun Kim

Department of Smart Green Technology Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513 Republic of Korea

School of Electrical Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513 Republic of Korea

E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

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Eun Kwang Lee

Corresponding Author

Eun Kwang Lee

Department of Chemical Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513 Republic of Korea

E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

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First published: 25 June 2024
Citations: 3

Abstract

Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS), a conductive polymer, has gained popularity as the channel layer in organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) due to its high conductivity and straightforward processing. However, difficulties arise in controlling its conductivity through gate voltage, presenting a challenge. To address this issue, aromatic amidine base, diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene (DBN), is used to stabilize the doping state of the PEDOT chain through a reliable chemical de-doping process. Furthermore, the addition of the proton-penetrable material Nafion to the PEDOT:PSS channel layer induces phase separation between the substances. By utilizing a solution containing both PEDOT:PSS and Nafion as the channel layer of OECTs, the efficiency of ion movement into the channel from the electrolyte is enhanced, resulting in improved OECT performance. The inclusion of Nafion in the OECTs’ channel layer modifies ion movement dynamics, allowing for the adjustment of synaptic properties such as pulse-paired facilitation, memory level, short-term plasticity, and long-term plasticity. This research aims to introduce new possibilities in the field of neuromorphic computing and contribute to biomimetic technology through the enhancement of electronic component performance.

Conflict of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Data Availability Statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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