The photoresistive conductive polymer: an innovation in conductive materials
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Conductive polymer, Photoresistive, Nanomaterials, Sensors, Flexible electronicsAbstract
The development of functional polymers represents a highly promising yet still largely unexplored field. The ability of simple polymers to perform functions beyond their traditional characteristics opens new frontiers in materials science. This study presents an alternative approach to the fabrication of conductive polymers with energy-related properties by combining accessible and environmentally safe materials. The innovation lies in the use of iron-based nanoparticles mixed with a PVA (white glue) polymer matrix, resulting in a flexible compound, similar to natural rubber, with semiconductive properties. In this research, the electrical resistance behavior of the material under infrared light exposure was analyzed, revealing a photoresistive effect similar to that of LDR devices, with resistance decreasing as the wavelength of the applied light increased. These characteristics make the material promising for applications in sensors, energy storage devices, and flexible electronic components, with potential for low-cost, large-scale industrial replication.
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