3,4-polyethylenedioxythiophene (PEDT): Conductive coatings technical applications and properties

Intensive development work on organic conductors has been carried out world wide. It is only recently that the problem of how to process these conductive materials has been solved. This technology breakthrough led to the first practical applications. Organic conductive material development is briefly reviewed. The PEDT polymer properties of conductivity, stability and processability are described. PEDTʹs synthesis and the importance of its processability leading to the first practical applications in antistatic use, capacitor design, and printed circuit board are discussed.