Photopolarization and depolarization characteristics of poly(N-vinyl carbazole)

The photoelectret properties of poly(N-vinyl carbazole) sandwiched between a conducting glass electrode and an aluminum electrode have been studied. Photoelectret polarization was carried out by simultaneous application of an electric field and ultraviolet illumination. The polarization exhibits a linear dependence on the polarizing voltage, polarization time, and illumination intensity, with saturation effects for large values of these parameters. The depolarization current decay is quite fast, which indicates the absence of deep-trap levels. The ratio of photoelectret charge to the dark polarization charge is found to be 100, which determines the image contrast if the polymer film is used in persistent internal polarization (PIP) electrophotography.     

Photophysics of carbazole-containing systems. 1. Dilute solution behavior of poly(N-vinyl carbazole) and N-vinyl carbazole/methyl acrylate copolymers

Steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence techniques have been used to study the photophysical behaviors of poly(N-vinyl carbazole), PNVCz and a series of N-vinyl carbazole-methyl acrylate (NVCz-co-MA) copolymers in dilute solution as a function of both NVCz composition and temperature. A kinetic scheme, intended to describe intramolecular excimer formation across the entire NVCz composition range, is proposed. In low aromatic content copolymers, two monomer species (unquenched and quenched monomer) and two excimer species (the sandwich-like excimer and a higher energy excimer) exist. The contribution from monomer emission to the overall fluorescence decreases with increasing NVCz content through increased excimer formation: this is likely to be consequent upon (1) an increase in the number of excimer forming sites, and (2) increasing efficiency of energy transfer from the excited monomers to the excimer forming sites. In the homopolymer, PNVCz, the only emission that can be observed on a nanosecond timescale is excimeric. This fluorescence appears to originate from three excimer species (the sandwich-like excimer, and two higher energy forms). For the homopolymer, the current observations are consistent with the model proposed by Vandendriessche and De Schryver [Polym. Photochem. 7 , 153 (1986)]. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci B: Polym Phys 35 : 963–978, 1997     

Ring opening process of some spirochromenes by photoproduced HCl in poly(N-vinyl carbazole)

The coloration reaction of some spirochromenes (SP) has been investigated in the case of a free radical photosensitive system composed of a poly(N-vinylcarbazole) matrix (PVCz) in dichloromethane containing carbon tetrachloride as an activator at average ratios of 5:1:0.1 for PVCz, CCl₄ and SP, respectively. In this system, photoproduced HCl leads to the formation of the colored forms of SP. Acidification and irradiation of the variety of spirochromene solutions in the presence and absence of PVCz were also investigated and compared with the effect of photoproduced HCl on the reversibility of the ring opening process. The opened forms of the compounds were characterized by UV–visible spectra, pH and conductivity measurements. The effect of solvent and the substituent of SP were investigated. Decoloration reactions of the opened forms of SP at 50°C were followed using UV–visible spectroscopy, pH and conductivity measurements. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Solution properties of poly(N-vinyl carbazole)—III: Excluded volume theories and theta temperature

Thermodynamic properties of dilute solutions of poly-N-vinylcarbazole have been studied by viscometry in chlorobenzene and nitrobenzene at several temperatures. The validities of some excluded volume theories have been tested and the unperturbed dimensions have been calculated; for two of these theories in particular, no dependence of unperturbed dimensions on temperature and solvent has been found. The viscometric equations have also been determined. The theta temperatures for PNVC in chlorobenzene and nitrobenzene are ? 36.5 and ? 20.4°C respectively.     

Electric field assisted charge carrier photogeneration in poly(spirobifluorene-co-benzothiadiazole)

The dynamics of charge carrier generation in poly(spirobifluorene-co-benzothiadiazole) was investigated by electric field-induced fluorescence quenching and differential absorption measurements. Three different time domains of carrier generation have been identified: an ultrafast phase, a subnanosecond phase, and an entire lifetime phase. The charge generation efficiencies during the first and second phases were found to be almost independent of temperature, being about 25% and 10%, respectively, at an applied electric field of 1.3×10(6)?V/cm, while the generation efficiency during the third phase increases from 2% at 80 K to 10% at room temperature. The results of transient spectroscopy measurements and quantum chemical calculations suggest an intramolecular charge transfer for about 1 ps from the alkoxy-substituted fluorene side group to the benzothiadiazole subunit of the main chain. The formation and evolution of the resulting charge transfer states determine the way of charge carrier generation.     

Charge carrier photogeneration and transport in poly(methyl-phenylsilylene)

Optical excitations in poly(methyl-phenylsilylene) can be realized within the framework of a chemical bond in the polymer backbone or a side group skeleton. A charge transfer of the electron from the main chain to a side group is necessary to form stable ion-pairs. Dissociation of the ion-pairs can be described in terms of the Onsager theory of geminate recombination. The photogeneration efficiency can be improved by an electron acceptor doping. The charge carrier transport is influenced by two factors: delocalized movement inside the conjugated domains and intra- and interchain hopping. The electrostatic interactions of polar additives with polarons influence the polaron binding energy and the charge hopping.     

Poly(silylene)s: charge carrier photogeneration and transport

An Erratum has been published for this article in Polymers for Advanced Technologies 12(10)2001, 603. Poly(diorganylsilylene)s can be excited within the framework of Si bonds in the polymer backbone as well as within a side group skeleton. An electron transfer from the main chain to a side group or an interchain electron transfer is necessary to form a quasi‐stable ion‐pair. Dissociation of the ion‐pair in the external electric field can be described in terms of the Onsager theory of geminate recombination. The charge carrier transport proceeds predominantly along σ‐delocalized Si backbone with participation of interchain hopping and polaron formation. A model of disordered polarons seems to be adequate to describe the charge carrier transport properties. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

C60接枝聚(N-乙烯基咔唑)的合成、表征及光电导性能

自从Ｃ６０被发现和被制备出来以后,其特殊的结构和独特的物理和化学性质受到各研究领域学者的广泛青睐．聚（Ｎ－乙烯基咔唑）（ＰＶＫ）体系经 Ｃ６０掺杂后光电导性能有很大幅度提高．但掺杂体系不稳定,因而限制了对该类材料的应用．为了克服这种缺点,我们尝试用各种简单的方法把Ｃ６０化学键合到高分子链中,制备具有光电导性能的Ｃ６０高分子衍生物． 最近,唐本忠［１］和 Ｐａｔｉｌ［２］等分别用常规的自由基聚合方法,将Ｃ６０接枝到聚合物分子主链上,我们已研究了不含导电高分子的Ｃ６０共聚物的光电导性能［３］,本文采用…     

Influence of chemical modification (bromination) on structure and charge transport in poly(N-vinylcarbazole)

Bromine has been randomly substituted in the 3 or 6 position of the pendant carbazole group of poly(N-vinylcarbazole) using N-bromosuccinimide in chlorobenzene solution. X-ray diffraction indicated that this substitution interferes with the interchain interactions in the amorphous polymer eliminating the unusual degree of chain parallelism and destroying the ability to crystallize. Charge carrier photogeneration and mobility measurements show that holes are still the majority carrier in the bromine-substituted polymer but both generation and mobility are substantially reduced compared to the unsubstituted polymer. It has not been possible to separate the influence of pendant group electronic structure from that of bulk chain conformation in this modification of the polymer photoconductive properties.     

Miscibility of poly(ethylene oxide) with poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone): DMTA and DTA studies

Dynamic mechanical thermal analysis and calorimetric studies are reported on blends of poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) with poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) between 80% and 40% PEO. DMTA curves show a peak corresponding to a phase of pure PEO and another peak which can be attributed to blended material. The calorimetric analysis shows an appreciable melting point depression and a marked decrease in the crystallization rate as the PVP content increases. The melting point depression follows the Nishi-Wang equation, giving an interaction parameter of ?0.50. These studies suggest the existence of microphases in the blend.     

Studies on vinyl photopolymerization using a macromolecular C.T. Complex between poly(N-vinyl carbazole) and bromine as the photoinitiator

Photopolymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) was studied at 40°C using a macromolecular C.T. Complex between poly(N-vinyl carbazole) and bromine, expressed in brief as (PNVC–Br₂) complex, as the photoinitiator. Initiator exponent was 0.40 for [PNVC–Br₂] ≤ 2.5 × 10^?3 mol L^?1 and practically zero for [PNVC–Br₂] > 2.5 × 10^?3 mol L^?1. Monomer exponent in different diluent systems such as benzene, carbon tetrachloride, and acetone was close to 1.0. Low initiator exponent (<0.5) is explained on the basis of an initiator-dependent termination mechanism, in addition to the usual bimolecular termination. Analysis of kinetic data indicates that the initiator-dependent termination is primarily due to degradative initiator transfer and that due to primary radicals is considered inconsequential in view of monomer exponent being close to unity. The non-ideal termination process assumes over-whelming prominence at high [PNVC–Br₂].     

Immobilized enzymes and cells in poly(N-vinyl caprolactam)-based hydrogels

A one-step mild method for entrapping animal cells and enzymes in macroporous composite poly (N-vinyl caprolactam)-calcium alginate (PVCL-CaAlg) hydrogels is described. Some properties of immobilized enzymes, such as thermal and storage stabilities and stability in water/organic media were investigated. Composite PVCL-CaAlg gels were successfully applied to immobilize a number of proteases, namely, trypsin, α-chymotrypsin, carboxypeptidase B, and thrombin. Thermal stability of the immobilized preparations obtained by entrapment in hydrogel beads allowed us to use them at 65–80†C, while the native enzymes were completely inactivated at 50–55°C. Various applications of enzymes and cells immobilized in beads weredemonstrated. Immobilized trypsin and carboxypeptidase B were applied to prepare human insulin from recombinant proinsulin. The hydrogel beads with entrapped α-chymotrypsin were used in enantioselective hydrolysis of Shiff's base of D,L-phenylalanine ethyl ester (SBPH) in acetonitrile/water medium. Thrombin immobilized in PVCL-based hydrogel films was shown to be a promising compound for wound treatment. To prepare pure preparations of monoclonal antibodies (MAb) several hybridoma cell lines, including hybridoma cell lines producing MAb to interleukin-2, were successfully cultivated in the hydrogel beads.     

Excimer kinetics in poly(n-vinyl carbazole)

The kinetics of excimer formation and decay in dilute dichloromethane solutions of poly(N-vinyl carbazole) have been investigated using time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy. Further evidence for dual excimer formation in this polymer is presented; interconversion of the excimeric states appears to be a significant process at room temperature.     

Incorporating perylene moiety into poly(phenothiazine-co-bithiophene) backbone for higher charge transport

Low band gap pi-conjugated polymers composed of phenothiazine, bithiophene, and perylene moieties were prepared in high yields by using a palladium-catalyzed Suzuki coupling reaction. The polymers were characterized by NMR, gel permeation chromatography, and elemental analysis. The characterizations revealed that high-molecular weight (weight-average molecular weight up to 42,400 g/mol) polymers were thermally stable with a decomposition temperature in the region of 338-354 degrees C and their glass transition temperatures (Tg) ranging from 124 to 136 degrees C. All polymers demonstrated broad optical absorption in the region of 300-550 nm with efficient blue-green light emission. The absorption was broadened further (for ca. 50 nm) when the perylene moiety was incorporated. Cyclic voltammograms displayed that the p- and n-doping processes of all the polymers were partially reversible and that electrochemical band gaps were as low as -2.30 eV with the incorporation of a perylene moiety. The hole mobility of polymers was evaluated by using the space-charge-limited current model with a device structure of ITO/PEDOT:PSS/polymer/Ca. The results show that the incorporation of perylene is beneficial for improving the hole mobility of the conjugated polymers.     

Cross-linking of poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) films by electron beam irradiation

Biocompatible hydrogels based on poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) were synthesized by electron beam irradiation of the dry polymer under various conditions. Sol–gel analysis of the bulk gel (in mm range) gave a dose of gelation of 94 kGy. As seen for various other polymers, the network density rises with the increase in dose. At around 350 kGy, PVP began to decompose. Based on these observations, films in μm range on a silicon wafer were synthesized by electron beam irradiation. Due to irradiation, the films adhered irreversibly on the wafer. Their swelling behavior was analyzed by ellipsometry.     

The copolymerisation of 2,4-dicyanobut-1-ene with N-vinyl carbazole

The copolymerisation of the monomers 2,4-dicyanobut-1-ene and N-vinyl carbazole has been studied. The presence of a charge transfer complex from these two monomers with a 1:1 stoichiometry has been established, and a value of 0.22 dm³ mol⁻¹ at 298 K for the equilibrium constant for complex formation has been obtained from NMR measurements. The copolymer composition data have been analyzed allowing for the participation of the complex in the propagation reactions; the results have been compared with the predictions of two simpler terminal models and with the penultimate model.     

Optical Properties of Fullerenated Poly(epoxy propyl carbazole)

Sincethedevelopmentofmethodslformassproductionoffullerenes,therehasbeengTeatinterestinit-Manyresearchgroups'havepaidgreatattentiontothefiJllerene-dopedpolymersinceWang'discoveredinl992thatfullerene-dopedPVKhasanapparentlyincreasingphotoconductivity.WehavereportedthechendcalattachmentofCcocagestothecarbazolegroupsonpoly(epoxypropylcarbazole)(PEPC)chainsbyFriedel-Craftstypereaction'.Here,theopticalpropertiesoffullerenatedPEPCwereinvestigated,whichwillshowitsgoodphotoconductivepropeFtiesbe…     

Spectroscopic evidences for grafting of N-vinyl carbazole on cellulose-acetate film

N-vinyl carbazole (VCZ) was grafted on cellulose acetate film using simultaneous cobalt-60-γ ray irradiation grafting technique. Absorption, excitation, and emission spectral studies on the grafted film were carried out to ascertain the grafting of VCZ on the polymer matrix. Laser-flash photolysis studies with the solution of grafted film indicate the opening of the double bond of VCZ, which leads to the grafting. On the basis of the observed results, the mechanism of grafting in the system was proposed. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Spectroelectrochemistry and investigation of charge transport mechanisms of iron poly(pyridyl) redox polymers

In this work, we describe the characterization of the complex [Fe(tpy-NH₂)₂](PF₆)₂ (tpy-NH₂ = bis[4′-(3-aminophenyl)-2, 2′:6′,2″-terpyridine]. The complex was oxidatively electropolymerized on glassy-carbon electrodes in CH₃CN/0.1 M tetraethylammonium perchlorate (TEAP) to generate polymer films that exhibit reversible oxidative electrochemical behavior in a wide potential range (0.0–1.6 V), as well as high conductivity and stability/durability. In situ spectrocyclic voltammetry of this modified electrode was carried out on a photodiode array spectrophotometer attached to a potentiostat, which provided UV–Vis absorption spectra of the redox species during the potential sweep. We determined charge transport parameters as a function of time and thickness of the modified electrode, and the results showed that poly-[[Fe(tpy-NH₂)₂]²⁺]_n can be made to exhibit three regimes of charge transport behavior by manipulation of the film thickness and the experimental time-scale. Morphological characterization of the film was provided by atomic force microscopy.     

Photogeneration of charge carriers and their transport properties in poly[bis(p-n-butylphenyl)silane

The photocarrier generation mechanism and mobility in poly[bis(p-n-butylphenyl)silane] (PBPS) thin films doped with a variety of electron acceptors are studied by time-resolved microwave conductivity (TRMC) measurements. It was found that fullerene is a suitable electron acceptor for PBPS as it provides the highest product of photocarrier generation yield phi and mobility Sigmamu under excitation at 532 and 355 nm. The observed high phiSigmamu value of 4.5 x 10(-3) cm(2)/(V s) under excitation at 193 nm (6.39 eV) can be attributed to the direct ionization of PBPS molecules. The photoinduced electron transfer between C(60) and PBPS was investigated in a solution sample by laser flash photolysis under excitation at 532 nm. On the basis of the extinction coefficient of PBPS(*+), transient absorption of PBPS(*+) provides a maximum value of phi of 0.83% for the electron-transfer reaction from PBPS to (3)C(60). On the basis of this value of phi, the intrinsic intrachain mobility of holes on the PBPS backbone is estimated to be higher than 1.7 x 10(-2) cm(2)/(V s), suggesting the presence of a high conducting path along the Si backbone of PBPS.