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B=N Units as Part of Extended π‐Conjugated Oligomers and Polymers
Author(s) -
Helten Holger
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
chemistry – a european journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.687
H-Index - 242
eISSN - 1521-3765
pISSN - 0947-6539
DOI - 10.1002/chem.201602665
Subject(s) - conjugated system , polymer , organic electronics , nanotechnology , materials science , electrochemistry , electronics , combinatorial chemistry , chemistry , organic chemistry , transistor , electrode , engineering , electrical engineering , voltage
The replacement of C=C units by their isoelectronic and isosteric B=N units (BN/CC isosterism) in π‐conjugated organic compounds, as a strategy to produce novel organic–inorganic hybrid materials, has recently been successfully transferred to π‐conjugated polymers. This Concept provides an overview of the recent advances in this quickly evolving field, with a focus on synthesis, photophysical and electrochemical properties of the new polymers and related oligomers, as well as possible future applications in organic electronics and optoelectronics.