Systematic Investigation of Urea Containing Sidechains in Electrochromic ProDOT and EDOT Copolymers

Key Points

• To explore the role of urea containing sidechains in enhancing electrochromic properties of conjugated polymers.
• Systematic analysis of sidechain engineering strategies in conjugated polymers.
• Incorporation of H-bonding functional groups like amides and carbamates.
• Evaluation of electrochromic performance in polymer copolymers.
• Identification of significant electrochromic activity in polymers with modified sidechains.
• Enhanced properties observed with the addition of amides and carbamates.
• Potential for new applications in organic electronics.