Vapor-phase polymerization of 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene: A route to highly conducting polymer surface layers

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作者
Winther-Jensen, B [1 ]
West, K
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[1] Tech Univ Denmark, Danish Polymer Ctr, Dept Chem Engn, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark
[2] Danish Polymer Ctr, Riso Natl Lab, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark
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10.1021/ma049864l
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O63 [高分子化学(高聚物)];
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070305 ; 080501 ; 081704 ;
摘要
A new synthetic route to poly-3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (PEDT) with a conductivity exceeding 1000 S/cm is described. The method is based on base-inhibited vapor-phase polymerization, where a surface covered with ferric p-toluenesulfonate as oxidant mixed with a volatile base (pyridine) is exposed to 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDT) vapors. The base is added to suppress an acid-initiated polymerization of EDT, leading to a product with little or no conjugation. The product of the base-inhibited vapor-phase polymerization is confirmed to be virtually identical to PEDT obtained by wet chemical oxidation by both spectroscopic and electrochemical methods. A possible reaction scheme for the acid-initiated polymerization is discussed.
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