Polymerization of 3-hexylthiophene with FeCl3 in aromatic solvents

Liu, Yi; Nishiwaki, N; Saigo, K; Sugimoto, R

HERO ID

3044691

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2015

HERO ID 3044691
In Press No
Year 2015
Title Polymerization of 3-hexylthiophene with FeCl3 in aromatic solvents
Authors Liu, Yi; Nishiwaki, N; Saigo, K; Sugimoto, R
Journal Polymer Bulletin
Volume 72
Issue 7
Page Numbers 1817-1826
Abstract The polymerization of 3-hexylthiophene with FeCl3 was carried out in aromatic solvents. The incorporation of aromatic solvent molecules such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and mesitylene into the resultant polymer main chain was clarified by H-1 NMR and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry for the first time. More amount of benzene (12 mol%) was incorporated into the resultant polymer, compared with toluene, xylene, and mesitylene. The polymeric product prepared in benzene at 23 degrees C afforded an electrical conductivity (0.3 S cm(-1)) much better than that of the polymer prepared in toluene (0.05 S cm(-1)).
Doi 10.1007/s00289-015-1373-9
Wosid WOS:000358413700018
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Keyword Conducting polymer; 3-Hexylthiophene; Aromatic solvents; FeCl3