We gratefully acknowledge National Science Foundation (INT-0339735) and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (F49620-03-1-0091) for funding the initial XDOP chemistries developed in our laboratory.
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Poly(3,4-alkylenedioxypyrroles): The PXDOPs as Versatile Yet Underutilized Electroactive and Conducting Polymers†
Article first published online: 24 APR 2006
DOI: 10.1002/adma.200502312
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Walczak, R. and Reynolds, J. (2006), Poly(3,4-alkylenedioxypyrroles): The PXDOPs as Versatile Yet Underutilized Electroactive and Conducting Polymers. Advanced Materials, 18: 1121–1131. doi: 10.1002/adma.200502312
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Publication History
- Issue published online: 24 APR 2006
- Article first published online: 24 APR 2006
- Manuscript Accepted: 15 DEC 2005
- Manuscript Received: 28 OCT 2005
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Keywords:
- Conducting polymers;
- Electroactive materials;
- Electrochromic devices;
- Electroluminescence;
- Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene);
- Polypyrroles
Graphical Abstract
The poly(3,4-dioxypyrrole) family of conducting and electroactive polymers may not have received as much attention to date as their poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) cousins, but that may be about to change. The authors review the synthesis and properties of these versatile systems, demonstrating that these materials may be the final piece in the conjugated polymer puzzle, combining a large bandgap and a low oxidation potential.
Abstract
The poly(3,4-dioxypyrrole) (PXDOP) family of conducting and electroactive polymers has now been developed to the point that multiple synthetic routes allow many functionalized polymers with controllable optoelectronic and redox properties. These properties, which include high conductivity, multicolor cathodic and anodic electrochromism, and rapid redox switching, allow these materials to be used in a variety of applications that potentially include conducting coatings, electrochromic windows and displays, chemical sensors, bioactive materials, and mechanical actuators. Surprisingly, the scientific literature published on the PXDOP derivatives has been isolated and sparse compared to that of other conducting polymers. This report will highlight the synthesis and materials properties of PXDOPs and show how these powerful materials fit into the frontier of conducting polymers research.