| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/J28049/01 |
| Title: |
POLYFLUOROBENZO C THIOPHENES A CLASS OF STABLE, MANIPULABLE CONJUGATED POLYMERS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Bloor, Professor D |
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Physics |
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Durham, University of |
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Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 October 1993 |
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31 December 1995 |
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147,631
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| Materials Synthesis & Growth |
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Preliminary studies have shown that the fluorinated analogue of polyisothionophitalene, ie polytetrafluorobenzo c thiophene, is a soluble, stable conjugated polymer which can be n- and p- doped. The solubility appears to derive from a non-planar backbone structure. A programme of synthesis is proposed that will enable us to explore a family of polymers based on PFBCT including copolymers and homopolymers with different substitution in and on the benzene ring and at the S- atom. These polymers will be fully characterised and their electrochemical and physical properties explored in detail. The aim of gaining a proper understanding of the fundamental physical properties of these polymers and their relationship to macro- and microscopic structure will be pursued through collaborations with other groups in the UK and Europe. Potential applications of these polymers in batteries, electronic and optoelectronic devices will be assessed.
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