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Conjugated rod–coil block copolymers and optoelectronic applications
Author(s) -
de Cuendias Anne,
Hiorns Roger C,
Cloutet Eric,
Vignau Laurence,
Cramail Henri
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
polymer international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.592
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1097-0126
pISSN - 0959-8103
DOI - 10.1002/pi.2915
Subject(s) - copolymer , conjugated system , materials science , electromagnetic coil , polymer , optoelectronics , light emitting diode , diode , electroluminescence , phenylene , polymer chemistry , nanotechnology , composite material , electrical engineering , layer (electronics) , engineering
This review gives a simple introduction to the electronic, optical and structural behaviour of rod–coil block copolymers in which the rod block is conjugated. The current understanding of the optical properties of conjugated polymers is discussed, as is the self‐assembly characteristics of rod–coil block copolymers, along with their behaviour with respect to organic light‐emitting diode and photovoltaic devices. Poly( p ‐phenylene), poly( p ‐phenylenevinylene) and polythiophenes are then used to give concrete examples and a short history of the developments of this astounding field. Copyright © 2010 Society of Chemical Industry