Published online by Cambridge University Press: 25 February 2011
Synthesis of a new fully conjugated polydiacetylene i.e. poly(l,4-bis(3-quinolyl)-l,3-butadiyne) is described. Reflectance spectra of partially polymerised samples and the polymer are reported. The spectra show long wavelength absorption band at 750 nm. with the visible absorption edge above 800 nm. DC electrical conductivity measurements on pristine and Iodine doped Poly-DQ are reported. The results are discussed in terms of side group - backbone electronic interactions.