Reduction of Surface Resistance of Jute Fiber by Coating with PEDOT and Characterization of the Effect of Different Parameters on Resistance

Alberuni Aziz, Mostafa Khan, Mohammad Abdul Jalil

Abstract

Poly (3, 4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) is a highly conductive polymer which is most widely used for surface coating purposes. In this study for reducing surface resistance oxidative chemical vapor deposition (OCVD) technique was used for coating PEDOT on jute fiber, which is composed of cellulosic natural fiber and ferric (III) chloride (FeCl3) was used as an oxidant for surface modification before polymerization. The objective of this study was to reduce resistance of jute fiber and improve conductive behavior. The surface resistance of jute fiber was investigated by changing different polymerization parameters such as oxidant concentration, soaking time, drying time, reaction time and reaction temperature. Optimum resistance values were recorded for 15% oxidant concentration, 150 min soaking time, 30 min drying time, 75° C temperature and 30 min reaction time. The novelty of this work is to introduce jute fiber for conductive material formation through PEDOT deposition technique.

Conclusion

The surface resistance of jute fiber has been reduced by polymerization reaction of EDOT using OCVD technique and the effect of different polymerization parameters has been studied here. Results shows that different parameters have a strong influence on jute fiber resistance. By controlling this parameters very lower resistance fibers are possible to produce which will be applicable for smart textile applications, heat generation, semi-conductor applications and other technical applications. As jute is a natural fiber material which is eco-friendly and easily biodegradable, its application in smart textile will play a positive impact on our earth and it will be better for a green and sustainable world. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The authors are thankful to Department of Textile Engineering and Department of Chemistry, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), for giving the opportunity of using lab.

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