Potential Molecular Wires by an Iterative Divergent/Convergent Approach. Doubling of Molecular Length at Each Iteration

Abstract

We have devised an iterative convergent/divergent approach to conjugated oligomers that might serve as molecular wires. The molecular length doubles with each iteration. The systems prepared are completely monodispersed and based upon oligo(thiophene-ethynylene)s (1) and oligo(phenylene-ethynylene)s at 100 A and 128 A long, respectively. The optical and SEC properties will be discussed. Methods are outlined to attach end groups that might serve as molecular alligator clips.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 28, 1994
Accession Number
ADA281292

Entities

People

  • Darren L. Pearson
  • James Tour
  • Jeffry S. Schumm
  • Leroy Jones Jr.

Organizations

  • University of South Carolina

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Fabrication
  • Iterations
  • Macromolecules
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Materials Processing
  • Molecular Electronics
  • Molecular Weight
  • Molecular Wires
  • Molecules
  • New York
  • Oligomers
  • Polymers
  • Rod Polymers
  • South Carolina
  • United States
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Linear Algebra
  • Polymer Science and Technology