Synthesis of new conjugated thiophene polymersSynthesis of new conjugated thiophene polymers

Results are presented which explore the synthesis, characterization and photoluminescence of new types of conjugated copolymers which incorporate fused thiophene units. Such materials possess intense purple-red colours and some absorb in the near-infrared. The redox processes showed that the polymers were both p- and n-dopable.Results are presented which explore the synthesis, characterization and photoluminescence of new types of conjugated copolymers which incorporate fused thiophene units. Such materials possess intense purple-red colours and some absorb in the near-infrared. The redox processes showed that the polymers were both p- and n-dopable.