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Synthesis and electropolymerization of 3‐(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,6‐nonafluorohexyl‐1‐dimethylsilyl thiophene): Reduction of steric hindrance in 3‐substituted poly(thiophenes) by fluorophilic interactions
Author(s) -
ThobieGautier Christine,
Guy Alain,
Gorgues Alain,
Jubault Michel,
Roncali Jean
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.19930050908
Subject(s) - thiophene , conjugated system , steric effects , materials science , alkyl , polymer , thermal stability , conductive polymer , doping , polymer chemistry , organic chemistry , chemistry , composite material , optoelectronics
Fluoropolymers and conjugated poly(thiophenes) both exhibit exceptional properties: the fluoropolymers are known for their low coefficient of friction, high thermal and chemical stability, hydrophobicity and lipophobicity, while poly(thiophenes) allow the design of tailored conducting polymers. A combination of these properties would be of great interest. The title compound (see Figure) can be readily electropolymerized, yielding a hydrophobic conjugated polymer with doping level and conductivity comparable to those of its alkyl‐substituted analogue.