Science and Technology of Conducting Polymers. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Frontiers of Polymer Research, Jan 20-25, 1991, New Delhi, India
Abstract
The applicability of the concept of doping is the unifying theme which distinguishes a certain class of organic polymers - conducting polymers - from all others. Doping results in dramatic electronic and magnetic charges with a concomitant increase in conductivity to, or approaching, the metallic regime. Doping phenomena and the chief types of dopable organic polymers are described with particular emphasis on polyaniline which is presently being commercialized on a relatively large scale and is the leading conducting polymer for technology, although closely followed by polythiophene derivatives. Polyaniline shows considerable promise for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and is already used in commercial rechargeable batteries. Leading potential technological applications utilize polyaniline film membranes for gas separations and polyphenylenevinylenes as light-emitting diodes. Additional potential applications of conducting polymers such as electrochromic windows, redox capacitors, chemical sensors, etc. are also described briefly.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 24, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA239063
Entities
People
- A. G. Macdiamid
- Arthur J. Epstein
Organizations
- University of Pennsylvania