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January 1, 1998Advanced Materials

The Chemistry of Conducting Polythiophenes

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RMRichard D. McCullough

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Comprehensive review discusses polythiophenes' synthesis and use in sensors, suggesting enhanced properties.

Key Points

  • This review aims to explore the synthesis and functionalization of polythiophenes to improve their electronic and photonic properties.
  • Reviewed the chemistry and synthesis techniques for polythiophenes.
  • Discussed the role of heteroatom-functionalization in improving material properties.
  • Analyzed the impact of ion complexation on polythiophenes' conjugation and sensory responses.
  • Functionalization with heteroatoms significantly enhances the electronic properties of polythiophenes.
  • Reduced conjugation upon ion complexation leads to improved sensory responses in chemical sensors.

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Richard D. McCullough (1998) studied this question.

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