Synthesis and self-assembly of photopolymerizable quarterthiophenes

Margarita Garcia, E.W. Meijer, Albertus Schenning

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Abstract

A variety of α,α'-subtituted quaterthiophenes containing ester, amide and polymerizable side chains have been synthesized and fully characterized. The self-assembly properties of these oligothiophenes were studied as function of the side chain. Introduction of amide functionalities highly promotes the self-assembly via n-stacking and hydrogen bond interactions, while the lack of amides prevent aggregate formation. Initial experiments show that by introducing a sorbyl moiety as a polymerizable group it is possible to achieve covalent fixation of the oligothiophene units in the self-assembled state.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConjugated Organic Materials
Subtitle of host publicationSynthesis, Structure, Device, and Applications
EditorsA.B. Chwang
Place of PublicationPittsburgh
PublisherMaterials Research Society
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)1558998942, 9781558998940
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2006
Event2006 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 17 Apr 200621 Apr 2006
https://www.mrs.org/spring2006
http://www.mrs.org/s06-program-a/
http://www.mrs.org/s06-program-q/

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume937
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Conference

Conference2006 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period17/04/0621/04/06
OtherSymposium held at the 2006 MRS Spring Meeting
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