Title | A proton-doped calix[4]arene-based conducting polymer. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2003 |
Authors | Yu, H-H, Xu, B, Swager, TM |
Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Volume | 125 |
Pagination | 1142–3 |
Date Published | feb |
ISSN | 0002-7863 |
Keywords | prepn elec conducting proton doped calix arene polythiophene |
Abstract | Segmented conducting polymers based upon a calix[4]arene scaffold are reported. The cone conformation creates a zigzag orientation of the polymer segments. Their acid-dependent conductivities are similar to the strong pH conductivity dependence of polyaniline which is said to be acid dopable. On the other hand, they have a segmented structure that imposes greater localization of the carriers. The conductivity of such a system can be considered to result from rapid self-exchange between discrete units. Hence, electron exchange between radical cations and p-diquinone salts produces the high conductivity of these polymers. |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12553796 |
DOI | 10.1021/ja028545b |