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Thermophysical Properties of Conjugated Polyelectrolytes
Author(s) -
Ortony J. H.,
Yang R. Q.,
Brzezinski J. Z.,
Edman L.,
Nguyen T.Q.,
Bazan G. C.
Publication year - 2008
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.200701627
Subject(s) - conjugated system , materials science , cationic polymerization , polymer , absorption of water , polyelectrolyte , absorption (acoustics) , chemical engineering , nanotechnology , polymer chemistry , composite material , engineering
The thermophysical properties of cationic conjugated polymers and oligomers are characterized, and the extent of hygroscopicity is explored. The rate of moisture absorption, water affinity, and water content are important properties to consider for incorporation into optoelectronic devices. Guidelines for controlling water absorption via molecular design are also provided.