Abstract
A combination of biotechnological and electrochemical techniques is employed to synthesize an electroactive π-conjugated polymer. The monomer precursor bearing a hydroxyl group is obtained by the bioconversion of dibenzothiophene. An alkyl chain substituent is introduced by Williamson etherification with the aid of crown ether, and electrochemical polymerization is carried out by repeated potential scanning of the monomer in an electrolytic reaction solution. The polymer film thus prepared is shown to exhibit good electroactive characteristics.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 191-195 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Electrochemistry |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 Jan |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bioconversion
- Electroactive polymer
- Electrolytic polymerization
- Petroleum pitch
- π-conjugated polymer
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemical Engineering(all)
- Electrochemistry
- Materials Chemistry