Polymer Based Optoelectronics in Clinical Application Treated with Sodium Fluoride and Aqueous Dimethyl Sulfoxide Solutions

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | 03 | Page :
    By

    S. Edwin Gladson,

  • K. Rajagopal,

  1. Professor, Department of Physics, St. Xavier’s Catholic College of Engg. Chunkankadai- 629 003, Tamil Nadu, India
  2. Professor (Retired), Department of Physics, Government College of Engg., Tirunelveli-627 007, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

In polymer science, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and sodium fluoride (NaF) are frequently combined to dissolve, modify, or treat particular polymers, most notably in the processing of cellulose and the creation of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes. The viscosities, ultrasonic velocities, and sodium fluoride densities of aqueous solutions of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) have been measured at T=303.15, 308.15, 313.15, and 318.15 K. Fluorides (such as NaF or TBAF) help break inter-chain hydrogen bonds to improve polymer solubility or alter crystal structures. This information has been used to compute the apparent molal volumes (Vφ), apparent molal compressibilities (Kφ), and viscosity A and B-coefficients of different combinations. This density values were used to compute the standard partial molal volumes (ΔVφ0) and standard partial molal volumes of transfer (Vφ0). The effects of sodium fluoride, Optoelectronic polymers are useful substances that have coupled-electron systems that allow for flexible, lightweight, and solution-processable devices, such as PEDOT:PSS, P3HT, and PPV. Their tunable bandgaps, high conductivity (up to S/cm), and superior transparency make them indispensable for OLEDs, organic solar cells (OSCs), and sensors. The advancements and uses of polymer materials in optoelectronics are thoroughly covered in this article. In particular, the exciton–vibrational coupling, nonradiative and radiative processes. In medical field optoelectronics are uses in cancer detection, minimally invasive surgery (endoscopy), non-invasive, real-time vital sign monitoring (heart rate, pulse oximetry), and vision restoration by retinal implants.

Keywords: B-coefficient for viscosity, partial molal volume, partial molal compressibility, sodium fluoride, and dimethyl sulfoxide.

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S. Edwin Gladson, K. Rajagopal. Polymer Based Optoelectronics in Clinical Application Treated with Sodium Fluoride and Aqueous Dimethyl Sulfoxide Solutions. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(03):-.
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Volume 14
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Received 19/01/2026
Accepted 16/04/2026
Published 07/05/2026
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