Recent Progress in Poly (3,4‐Ethylene Dioxythiophene): Polystyrene Sulfonate Based Composite Materials for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding

Abstract

Abstract Recent technological developments have made the emission of electromagnetic (EM) radiation a significant source of electromagnetic interference (EMI). These EMIs consist of stray EM radiations that damage and malfunction electronics and telecommunication systems. Scientists have made countless efforts to solve these problems. The demand for EMI shielding materials is fast growing due to the increasing complexity of the EM environment and EMI. Poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene): polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT: PSS) is an intrinsically conductive polymer that has attracted attention due to its high electrical conductivity, processability, and environmental stability. The use of PEDOT:PSS as a shielding material for EMI is a promising alternative to traditional metal‐based materials. This review provides an overview of different strategies explored for the preparation of PEDOT: PSS‐based composites for EMI shielding and the use of carbonic fillers, metal and metal nanoparticles, magnetic particles, and MXenes in these composites. The advantages and disadvantages of different approaches are discussed, and future perspectives for the development of PEDOT:PSS composites for EMI shielding are presented. The paper concludes that PEDOT‐PSS‐based composites offer significant potential for the development of lightweight, thin, flexible, and cost‐effective green EMI shielding materials, and continued research in this field can lead to their widespread commercialization and adoption.