Electrooxidation of Imidazole to Form Soluble Electroactive Polymer

Abstract

Over the past two decades, several polymers have been electrochemically prepared with conductivities up to 103 S cm-1. Here, we introduce imidazole (1 mz) monomer as an alternative starting material. Imz has been electrochemically oxidized at the anode of an electrochemical cell. Soluble, electroactive polymeric products of low molecular weight have been synthesized. The oxidation product, which has yet to be displayed as a free standing film, can be studied more thoroughly due to its solution ability. Reaction conditions are to be presented along with polarization curves and current vs. time plots. Product yield as a function of reaction time will be given. Characterization by elemental analysis and uvvis spectroscopy will also be presented. (js)

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA227691

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  • Sukant Tripathy

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