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To explore the application of polystyrenyl NHC films as protective coatings on metals.

March 13, 2026Open Access

Combined Electrodeposition and Electropolymerization Method to Produce Surface-Bound Polystyrenyl NHC Thin Films

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To explore the application of polystyrenyl NHC films as protective coatings on metals.
Combined electrodeposition and electropolymerization process
Construction of thin films on gold
One-step process for film fabrication
Successfully created durable polystyrenyl NHC films on gold
Demonstrated effective protective coating properties

Abstract

Polymeric N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) films offer a promising strategy for generating durable protective coatings on metals. Polystyrenyl NHC films were constructed on gold in a one step process that combined...

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