A proton-doped calix[4]arene-based conducting polymer |
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Authors: | Yu Hsiao-Hua Xu Bing Swager Timothy M |
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Institution: | Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA. |
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Abstract: | Segmented conducting polymers based upon a calix4]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. |
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