Ultra-High-Density Photochromic Main-Chain 1,2-Dithienylcyclopentene Polymers Prepared Using Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization

Ring‐opening metathesis polymerization is used to construct the well‐known photoresponsive 1,2‐dithienylethene backbone for the generation of ultra‐high‐density photochromic main‐chain polymers (see Figure). The photochromic monomer unit can be easily functionalized to create polymers with diverse s...

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Published in:Advanced materials (Weinheim) 2004-01, Vol.16 (2), p.123-125
Main Authors: Wigglesworth, T. J., Branda, N. R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Molecular switches
Photochromic materials
Polymers
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Summary:Ring‐opening metathesis polymerization is used to construct the well‐known photoresponsive 1,2‐dithienylethene backbone for the generation of ultra‐high‐density photochromic main‐chain polymers (see Figure). The photochromic monomer unit can be easily functionalized to create polymers with diverse structural and electronic properties. Both lipophilic and hydrophilic versions of the polymer have been prepared.
ISSN:0935-9648
1521-4095
DOI:10.1002/adma.200306094