In Situ Spectroelectrochemical Raman Studies of Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDT)

The vibrational properties of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDT) have been studied by means of UV−vis−NIR optical absorption spectroscopy and resonance Raman scattering (RRS) spectroscopy with two excitation lines:  green (514 nm) and infrared (1064 nm). The two-step oxidative doping process do...

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Published in:Macromolecules 1999-10, Vol.32 (20), p.6807-6812
Main Authors: Garreau, S, Louarn, G, Buisson, J. P, Froyer, G, Lefrant, S
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Electrical, magnetic and optical properties
Exact sciences and technology
Organic polymers
Physicochemistry of polymers
Properties and characterization
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Summary:The vibrational properties of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDT) have been studied by means of UV−vis−NIR optical absorption spectroscopy and resonance Raman scattering (RRS) spectroscopy with two excitation lines:  green (514 nm) and infrared (1064 nm). The two-step oxidative doping process does not induce a drastic change for the Raman bands, but the changes that occur are clearly evidenced. During doping, new bands appear, indicating a modification of the electronic structure of the polymer. Vibrational calculations were carried out using a symmetrized dynamical matrix model and the results were compared with experimental data, especially in the 1200−1600 cm-1 range, where the CαCβ and Cβ−Cβ stretching vibrations are active. It appears that PEDT seems to have an intermediate electronic structure, between the quinoid and benzoid structures.
ISSN:0024-9297
1520-5835
DOI:10.1021/ma9905674