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Synthesis and photoconducting properties of poly( p ‐phenylenevinylene)containing a bis(terpyridine)ruthenium(II) complex
Author(s) -
Ng Wai Yue,
Chan Wai Kin
Publication year - 1997
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.19970090907
Subject(s) - terpyridine , ruthenium , photosensitizer , materials science , photoconductivity , covalent bond , photochemistry , polymer chemistry , metal , catalysis , organic chemistry , optoelectronics , chemistry , metallurgy
Can a photosensitizer enhance the photoconductivity of PPV (poly( p ‐phenylenevinylene))? The use of a palladium‐catalyzed coupling reaction is described for the production of a series of PPV derivatives that contain different amounts of a bis(terpyridine) ruthenium(II) metal complex, a well‐known photosensitizer when covalently linked to electron donating and accepting groups. Results of optical and electrical investigations are presented that indicate that the opening question can be answered in the affirmative.