Toward new actuating devices: synthesis and electrochemical studies of poly(11,23-bis([2,2′-bithiophen]-5-yl)-26,28-dimethoxycalix[4]arene-25,27-diol).

The prepn. and cond. measurements of the title polymer were discussed. The cond. studies showed a large hysteresis suggesting that a mol. level compression took place. Thus the materials based on this polymer should have potential use in actuating devices or as artificial muscle. [on SciFinder(R)]