Electropolymerization of thiophene derivatized with a mesogenic substituent

The synthesis of a new mesogenic thiophene derivative is reported. The monomer, which exhibits interesting mesophase properties, contains a p‐cyanobiphenyl group that is electronically and sterically decoupled from the thiophene ring by means of an octyl spacer. Electropolymerization of this monomer...

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Published in:Advanced materials (Weinheim) 1994-02, Vol.6 (2), p.138-142
Main Authors: Thobie-Gautier, Christine, Bouligand, Yuves, Gorgues, Alain, Jubault, Michel, Roncali, Jean
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Organic polymers
Physicochemistry of polymers
Polymerization
Preparation, kinetics, thermodynamics, mechanism and catalysts
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Summary:The synthesis of a new mesogenic thiophene derivative is reported. The monomer, which exhibits interesting mesophase properties, contains a p‐cyanobiphenyl group that is electronically and sterically decoupled from the thiophene ring by means of an octyl spacer. Electropolymerization of this monomer produces a polymer with conjgation lenght, conductivity, and electroactivity comparable to those of poly (3‐alkylthiophenes). The use of indirect substitutional effects to control the long‐range order and dimensionality of conducting polymers is discussed.
ISSN:0935-9648
1521-4095
DOI:10.1002/adma.19940060208