Published online by Cambridge University Press: 15 February 2011
Ion-implantation can increase the electrical conductivity of the polymer poly (p-phenylene sulfide) (PPS) by ~ 14 orders of magnitude. This conductivity increase, which is stable under ambient conditions, is studied as a function of temperature, ion energy, fluence and species, using a novel technique, based on microelectronics processing, capable of accurately measuring conductivities as low as 10−10 (Ω-cm)−1. Mechanisms for the enhanced conductivity of PPS are discussed in relation to our measurements.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Center for Materials Science and Engineering.
Now at ARCO Chemical Co.3801 Westchester Pike Newtown Sq.PA 19073
Francis Bitter National Magnet Laboratory, supported by NSF.