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Parahydrophobic and Nanostructured Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxypyrrole) and Poly(3,4-propylenedioxypyrrole) Films With Hyperbranched Alkyl Chains

Parahydrophobic and Nanostructured Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxypyrrole) and Poly(3,4-propylenedioxypyrrole) Films With Hyperbranched Alkyl Chains

Omar Thiam, Alioune Diouf, Samba Yandé Dieng, Frédéric Guittard, Thierry Darmanin

ACS Omega. 2018 Oct 2;3(10):12428-12436.

PMID: 31457974

Abstract:

Here, we control the surface hydrophobicity and the adhesion of water droplets by electrodeposition of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxypyrrole) (PEDOP) and poly(3,4-propylenedioxypyrrole) (PProDOP) with branched alkyl chains placed preferentially on the bridge to favor the formation of nanofibers. Branched alkyl chains of various sizes from very short (C3) to hyperbranched (C18) are studied because they have lower surface hydrophobicity than long alkyl or fluoroalkyl chains (preferable for parahydrophobic properties). The electrodeposition is much more favored with the PEDOP derivatives because the ProDOP films are more soluble. However, the formation of nanoparticles is favored with the PEDOP polymers in contrast to the formation of fibers, resembling the wax nanoclusters observed on lotus leaves, with the ProDOP polymers. With both these PEDOP and PProDOP derivatives, it is possible to reach parahydrophobic properties characterized by a sticking behavior toward water droplets. This kind of surfaces could be used in the future in water harvesting systems, for example.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP169616175	3,4-Ethylenedioxypyrrole		169616-17-5	Price

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