Low band-gap conjugated polymers : poly(thienylene vinylene) and poly(substituted thienylene vinylenes)

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)411-418
Journal / PublicationInternational SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition (Proceedings)
Volume3
Publication statusPublished - 1989
Externally publishedYes

Conference

Title3rd International SAMPE Electronics Conference: Electronic Materials and Processes
CityLos Angeles, CA, USA
Period20 - 22 June 1989

Abstract

The electrochemical and optical properties of several heteroaromatic vinylene polymers including poly(2,5-thienylene vinylene) (PTV), and derivatives have been determined. These polymers possess the desired properties of processibility, environmental stability, and high conductivity in the doped form. Optical data and cyclic voltammetry show that by suitable substitution these conjugated polymers can have low band-gaps and ionization potentials. The synthesis, characterization and properties of these polymers are discussed.