Conjugated Polyelectrolytes: Synthesis and Applications

Abstract

Conjugated polyelectrolytes are conjugated polymers that feature ionic side groups which render the materials soluble in water and other polar solvents. In this review we summarize recent work which has been carried out to synthesize a variety of new conjugated polyelectrolyte structures, including those with poly(paraphenylene), poly(phenylene vinylene) and poly(phenylene ethynylene) backbone structures. Work that has examined the optical, photophysical and solution properties of these materials is also reviewed. Finally, a brief survey of novel applications of conjugated polyelectrolytes to the fabrication of optoelectronic devices and fluorescent sensors is provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 28, 2002
Accession Number
ADA420917

Entities

People

  • Kirk Sullivan Schanze
  • Mauricio R. Pinto

Organizations

  • University of Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alcohols
  • Alkynes
  • Chemical Reactants
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Conjugated Polymers
  • Electrolytes
  • Fabrication
  • Films
  • Macromolecules
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Optical Properties
  • Optoelectronic Devices
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polyelectrolytes
  • Polymers

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry
  • Materials science

Readers

  • Polymer Science and Technology
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics