Functional Polyelectrolytes

This perspective seeks to identify an area of soft materials research focused on the study of functional polyelectrolytes. These materials combine the useful properties intrinsic to polyelectrolyte chains, with added functionality provided by specific molecular (or polymeric) functional groups that...

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Published in:Langmuir 2009-12, Vol.25 (24), p.13698-13702
Main Authors: Schanze, Kirk S, Shelton, Abigail H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemical Phenomena
Electrolytes - chemistry
Molecular Structure
Polymers - chemistry
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Summary:This perspective seeks to identify an area of soft materials research focused on the study of functional polyelectrolytes. These materials combine the useful properties intrinsic to polyelectrolyte chains, with added functionality provided by specific molecular (or polymeric) functional groups that are present in the polymer backbone or as a pendant functionality. Examples are provided to demonstrate how the combined functionality can be used to create films and assemblies with interesting and useful optical, electro-optical, and electronic properties.
ISSN:0743-7463
1520-5827
DOI:10.1021/la903785g