Abstract
Introducing well-defined polymeric side chains to bisterpyridine coordination polymers enables the synthesis of materials with tailor-made optical and mechanical properties. The polymers are introduced either by a copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (grafting-onto) or an atom transfer radical polymerization (polymerization-from) method. The resulting metallopolymers exhibit improved solubility in common organic solvents and can, therefore, be inkjet-printed from chlorinated benzene solutions. The photophysical properties of the so-produced homogeneous films are investigated and a proof-of-principle polymer light-emitting device can be constructed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1072-1080 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics |
Volume | 214 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 27 May 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- atom-transfer radical polymerization (ATRP)
- conducting polymers
- inkjet printing
- metal-polymer complexes
- self-assembly
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Organic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry