Electropolymerized organic thin films: synthesis, characterization, and application

Abstract

Thin film is one of the compact electric device's revolutions. As they improve and enhance the performance of such instruments and equipment. Developing thin film for cerin application can be achieved by selecting the appropriate method of synthesis, deposited materials, and precise parameters. The ability to adapt the thin film properties through the microstructure change via the electrodeposition parameters implemented in a specific electrosynthesis technique has permitted their access to the most technologically innovative applications. The electropolymerization technique is one of the electrodeposition methods used frequently for synthesizing thin film, especially from organic monomers or composite of organic monomers and nanomaterials. Today several characterization techniques are suitable for evaluating the electrochemistry and morphology structure of the created thin film and estimating the thickness of the thin film. The impressive progress in electrosynthesis of the electropolymerized organic thin film increases their application in various sectors. Medical and electronic devices containing thin films are available at markets. In this chapter, the principle of electropolymerization of organic molecules was discussed, in addition to the properties of different types of thin films. The cyclic voltammetry method was highlighted as the most applied electrodeposition technic for developing thin films and as an essential characteristic tool for monitoring the progress of thin film growth. The recent trends in developing thin films and applications were explored as more viable for advanced industrial purposes.