| Title | Photophysical and Viscoelastic Properties of Ionically Complexed Conjugated Polyelectrolyte for Printed Soft Electronics | 
| Publication Type | Journal Article | 
| Year of Publication | 2025 | 
| Authors | Wakidi, Hiba, Intanon Lapkriengkri, Alexandra Zele, Sang Do, Suangsiri Arunlimsawat, Andrew Rhode, Emmanuel Lanuza, Gala Rodriguez, Vinich Promarak, Tung Nguyen-Dang, Angela A. Pitenis, Christopher M. Bates, Michael L. Chabinyc, and Thuc-Quyen Nguyen | 
| Journal | Advanced Functional Materials | 
| Pagination | e04946 | 
| Date Published | 07/2025 | 
| Abstract | Conjugated polyelectrolytes (CPEs) exhibit a strong interplay between ionic and electronic properties, enabling tunable photophysical properties and charge transport dynamics. Polyelectrolyte complexation represents a versatile self-assembly strategy to control the properties of CPEs by forming dense phases with varying optoelectronic and mechanical characteristics. This study focuses on ionically assembled complexes comprising oppositely charged self-doped CPE (CPE-K) and bottlebrush polyelectrolyte (BPE). It is demonstrated that subtle adjustments in the composition of CPE-K:BPE blends enables tuning of photophysical and viscoelastic properties. It is observed that increasing the CPE-K:BPE monomeric ratio from 1:1 to 1:3 in the initial solution for complexation induces a significant bathochromic shift in the maximum photoluminescence intensity of the dense phase, from 1.8 to 1.4 eV. Additionally, a higher BPE content enhances the softness and adhesion of the solid complex, while maintaining yield-stress behavior and cyclability of the dense phase. The ability to electrochemically and statically dope the CPE-K–BPE complex, effectively modulating its charge transport and optoelectronic properties is also demonstrated. This work underscores the potential of these complex-fluid phases for developing soft, adhesive, and elastic mixed ionic-electronic conductors with tunable properties for functional applications and 3D-printing.  |  
| URL | https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/adfm.202504946 | 
| DOI | 10.1002/adfm.202504946 | 
