Electrochemical Doping Effect on the Conductivity of Melanin-Inspired Materials

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Nayrim Brizuela Guerra, João Victor Morais Lima, Natan Luis Nozella, Miguel Henrique Boratto, João Vitor Paulin, and Carlos Frederico de Oliveira Graeff

ACS Applied Bio Materials Article ASAP

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.3c01166

This study explores increasing the conductivity of synthetic melanin derivatives through electrochemical doping, revealing that different anions can significantly affect charge transport. The most effective doping achieved with ClO4− anions, enhanced electronic transport to levels surpassing some reported melanin devices, suggesting a promising method for tuning melanin's conductivity for bioelectronics applications.

How Paios was used

Paios was employed for electrical characterizations before and after electrochemical treatments, allowing the investigation of charge transport and recombination dynamics. This contributed to understanding the improved photovoltaic performance due to enhanced electron transport and reduced recombination, crucial for developing efficient melanin-based devices.

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