Synthesis and characterization of conducting block copolymers of thiophene-ended polystyrene with polypyrrole

Alkan S., Toppare L., Hepuzer Y., Yagci Y.

SYNTHETIC METALS, vol.119, pp.133-134, 2001 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 119
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s0379-6779(00)01402-8
  • Journal Name: SYNTHETIC METALS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.133-134
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

4,4' Azobis 4-cyano3-thiophenemethyl pentanate (ACTMP) was synthesized from 3-Thiophenemethanol and 4,4'-Azobis (4-cyanopentanoyl chloride). ACTMP was further used in the synthesis of polystyrene with thiophene terminal groups (TPSt) at both ends. Conducting block copolymers of TPSt and pyrrole (TPSt/PPy) were electrochemically prepared using several supporting electrolytes. Characterization of these block copolymers were performed.