Introduction
Conjugated polymers in which electron can delocalize through the polymer main chain are defined as conducting polymers. Polyacetylene, polyphenylene, polypyrrole, etc. have π-conjugated structure, whereas polysilanes have σ-conjugation in the polymer chain. They are readily available by chemical polymerization such as polyaddition and polycondensation of appropriate monomers. On the other hand, the electrochemical polymerization (electropolymerization) of aromatic or heteroaromatic compounds is quite easy but powerful method to produce conducting polyarenes film on electrode [1].
Definition
Conducting polymers described here represent intrinsically conducting polymers, which can be prepared by anodic oxidation or cathodic reduction of electroactive aromatic monomers. Polyarenes such as polyphenylene, polypyrrole, and polythiophene and poly(aromatic amine)s such as polyaniline are representative intrinsically conducting polymers.
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Anodic one-electron oxidation of...
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Inagi, S. (2014). Electrosynthesis of Conducting Polymer. In: Kreysa, G., Ota, Ki., Savinell, R.F. (eds) Encyclopedia of Applied Electrochemistry. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6996-5_358
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