ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE BLOCKCOPOLYMERS AND CONTROLLED RADICAL POLYMERIZATION

摘要

Electrically conductive polymers including block copolymers, polythiophene copolymers, and regioregular polythiophene copolymers, prepared by controlled radical polymerization including RAPT and NMP polymerization methods. Polymers having low metal content can be prepared. Method of synthesizing polythiophene polymers and copolymers using RAFT and NMP polymerization are also provided. Regioregular polythiophenes are preferred. Blends with polythiophenes and non-conducting polymers can be prepared. Applications include PLEDs, sensors, and optoelectronics.