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The Precursor Polymer Approach to Electrodeposition and Patterning of Conjugated Polymer Ultrathin Films

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 March 2011

Rigoberto Advincula ,
Chuanjun Xia ,
Prasad Taranekar ,
Suxiang Deng  and
Ken Onishi
Rigoberto Advincula
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL 35294-1240, U.S.A.
Chuanjun Xia
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL 35294-1240, U.S.A.
Prasad Taranekar
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL 35294-1240, U.S.A.
Suxiang Deng
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL 35294-1240, U.S.A.
Ken Onishi
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL 35294-1240, U.S.A.
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Abstract

In this paper, we report strategies for electrodepositing and patterning ultrathin films of conjugated polymers on flat electrode surfaces using the precursor polymer approach. This involves a rational synthesis design of the precursor polymer followed by careful electrodeposition and characterization of ultrathin films on conducting substrates. This has resulted in the preparation of smooth, high optical quality films, which should be important for applications involving flat electrode surfaces in devices. Characterization was made using surface sensitive spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. Copolymerization with monomers, polymer backbone design, and grafting on modified surfaces are key points in this strategy. Novel methods of in-situ characterization techniques have also been developed combing electrochemistry and surface plasmon resonance techniques.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 708: Symposium BB – Organic Optoelectronic Materials, Processing and Devices , 2001 , BB7.5
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2002

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