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Hydrophilic Conjugated Polymers Prepared by Aqueous Horner–Wadsworth–Emmons Coupling

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: The synthesis of hydrophilic conjugated polymers typically relies on organometallic coupling methodologies. Here we present an approach to prepare polar poly(arylene–vinylene)s (PAVs) in water using the Horner–Wadsworth–Emmons (HWE) reaction. The additional preparation of discrete arylene vinylene (AVs) afforded insight into HWE kinetics and regioselectivity. Nine novel PAVs and AVs were synthesized, characterized by UV–vis absorption and ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy, and studied for their utility in sensing and photovoltaic applications.

Source: Macromolecules

DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.5b02501

Authors: Zachariah A. Page, Yao Liu, Egle Puodziukynaite, Thomas P. Russell, Todd Emrick

Institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst

Language: English

Topic: Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: U.S. Department of Energy, Division of Chemistry, Basic Energy Sciences

Awards: TAS::89 0227::TAS RECOVERY; RECOVERY ACT - POLYMER-BASED MATERIALS FOR HARVESTING SOLAR ENERGY -- EFRC; PI - THOMAS RUSSELL, G4998580360, G50293148