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Applications of Oligomers for Nanostructured Conducting Polymers
Author(s) -
Wang Yue,
Tran Henry D.,
Kaner Richard B.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
macromolecular rapid communications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.348
H-Index - 154
eISSN - 1521-3927
pISSN - 1022-1336
DOI - 10.1002/marc.201000280
Subject(s) - nanotechnology , materials science , nanoscopic scale , nanomaterials , nanostructure , chirality (physics) , conductive polymer , polymer , perspective (graphical) , computer science , physics , artificial intelligence , chiral symmetry breaking , quantum mechanics , quark , nambu–jona lasinio model , composite material
This Feature Article provides an overview of the distinctive nanostructures that aniline oligomers form and the applications of these oligomers for shaping the nanoscale morphologies and chirality of conducting polymers. We focus on the synthetic methods for achieving such goals and highlight the underlying mechanisms. The clear advantages of each method and their possible drawbacks are discussed. Assembly and applications of these novel organic (semi)conducting nanomaterials are also outlined. We conclude this article with our perspective on the main challenges, new opportunities, and future directions for this nascent yet vibrant field of research.