**3. Results and Discussions**

The polymerization potential of any conductive polymer is a key factor that influences the properties of the obtained material, including the conductivity, redox activity, ion exchange, and overall actuation. This is illustrated by the linear and bending PEDOT actuators in this work, as the deposition potential is known to influence the PEDOT ion exchange and actuator behavior [23], potentially even playing a role in the actuation direction. In order to make a distinction between the ionic species and the solvent, EQCM measurements were gathered for PEDOT deposited under the same conditions but with a thinner film.
