Biosourced Monomers: Toward Sustainable Conjugated Polymers for Organic Electronics
Louis‐Philippe Boivin, William Dupont, David Gendron, Mario Leclerc
Abstract
Abstract Organic electronic materials are starting to appear in various applications, but there are still hurdles to overcome before the average consumer can get them in their hands. Right now, most polymers in the field of organic electronics are made from petroleum derivatives. However, new sources of platform chemicals and monomers are being explored. This perspective article highlights ways that have been explored to avoid the use of petrochemicals and demonstrates new pathways that can be taken to increase the sustainability of conjugated polymers in organic electronics.
Topics & Concepts
PetrochemicalOrganic electronicsPolymerConjugated systemElectronicsMonomerNanotechnologyPolymer scienceMaterials scienceSustainabilityOrganic chemistryChemistryEngineeringTransistorElectrical engineeringPhysical chemistryVoltageEcologyBiologyConducting polymers and applicationsOrganic Electronics and PhotovoltaicsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials