Optimizing the doping efficiency and thermoelectric properties of isoindigo-based conjugated polymers using side chain engineering
Chia‐Hao Tsai, Yan‐Cheng Lin, Wei-Ni Wu, Shih‐Huang Tung, Wen‐Chang Chen, Cheng‐Liang Liu
Abstract
Three isoindigo–bithiophene conjugated polymers named P(Si–Si), P(Si–O), and P(Si–F) with the symmetric carbosilane and asymmetric carbosilane/oligoether, and carbosilane/semifluorinated side chains are investigated for thermoelectric application.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceConjugated systemSide chainThermoelectric effectPolymerDopingChain (unit)Chemical engineeringPolymer chemistryOptoelectronicsComposite materialThermodynamicsPhysicsEngineeringAstronomyAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesThermal properties of materialsThermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies