Regulation of microstructure and charge transport properties of cyclopentadiene-based conjugated polymers <i>via</i> side-chain engineering
Jianeng Ma, Qiao He, Zhongyuan Xue, Hou Lon Sou, Yang Han, Hongliang Zhong, Agostino Pietrangelo, Martin Heeney, Zhuping Fei
Abstract
A series of copolymers of cyclopentadiene and DPP unit with different side chains were synthesized. The copolymer with longer linear alkyl spacer and shorter branches exhibited superior performance and the highest mobility up to 2.1 cm 2 V −1 s −1 .
Topics & Concepts
CopolymerSide chainMaterials scienceCyclopentadieneConjugated systemAlkylPolymerMicrostructurePolymer chemistryChain (unit)Composite materialOrganic chemistryCatalysisChemistryPhysicsAstronomyOrganic Electronics and PhotovoltaicsConducting polymers and applicationsFuel Cells and Related Materials