Novel Sol-Gel Deposition for Repair of Conducting Paths in Polyceramic Systems

Abstract

The present project involves research and development of conducting polymer sol-gel composites for repair of conducting paths in polyceramic systems. During Phase I, we developed and carried out the synthesis of processible conducting polymers and organic/inorganic hybrid sol-gel materials. Sol-gel composite materials prepared during Phase I have high electrical conductivity (ca. 30 S/cm) and adhere strongly on the surface of ceramic materials. The conductivity of ITO glass was the same as its original value after repairing a crack with these sol-gel composites. Conductive sol-gel composites can be prepared with a very small amount of processible conducting polymers, ca. 3%. Composites with high concentration of conducting polymers (70% - 90%), however, showed better stability. Sol-gel metal oxides and conducting polymers are also ideal electrode materials for the fabrication of multilayer capacitors and rechargeable batteries. Upon completion of the present work, it is evident that the feasibility of the technology proposed for repairing conducting paths in polyceramic systems was demonstrated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 24, 1994
Accession Number
ADA278381

Entities

People

  • Guang-way Jang

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Capacitors
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Conductive Polymers
  • Electrical Conductivity
  • Fabrication
  • Films
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Metal Oxides
  • Piezoelectric Crystals
  • Polymeric Films

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.