Electrochemical Performance of PEDOT/Carbon Fabric Electrodes Enhanced with Cobalt Doping and Bio-derived Quantum Dots for Wearable Electronics


Kahraman B., Biberoğlu G., Yazar Aydoğan S., Gürkan K.

19th Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Conference, Ankara, Türkiye, 27 - 29 Ağustos 2025, ss.309, (Özet Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Ankara
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.309
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Evet

Özet

High energy density, fast charge-discharge capability, long cycle life, environmental friendliness, and safety are crucial factors for the effective use of

energy storage systems. The polymer poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT), commonly used in wearable energy storage materials, exhibits limited

performance due to its low energy density in small portable forms [1-2]. The primary causes of low capacity are inadequate surface properties and the

inability to fully express theoretical capacity values. To overcome these performance limitations, it is necessary to improve the morphological and

chemical properties of the electrode material [3-4].

In this study, PEDOT polymer was synthesized on the surface of carbon fabric electrodes using a hydrothermal synthesis method. The polymer was

optimized by adding cobalt salts in different ratios, achieving the highest discharge time. Additionally, carbon quantum dots produced from tomatoes were

used, and the contribution ratio was optimized to enhance the material’s conductivity, surface area, and electrochemical stability. The electrochemical

performance of the produced fabric electrodes was evaluated using cyclic voltammetry (CV), galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD), and electrochemical

impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Structural and morphological characterizations were conducted using FTIR, SEM, and UV-Vis spectrophotometry. By

considering the low cost of the single-step manufacturing process, waste utilization, and performing reactions in a water-based environment, materials that

can offer long-term and sustainable solutions were designed for wearable electronics.