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Synthesis and Photophysical Properties of Some Conjugated Polymers Functionalized with Ruthenium Polypyridine Complexes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 February 2011

Po King Ng
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
Wai Yue Ng
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
Xiong Gong
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
Wai Kin Chan
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
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Abstract

A series of conjugated polymers functionalized with different ruthenium polypyridine metal complexes were synthesized by the palladium catalyzed reaction. Two conjugated polymer systems have been studied: 1. poly(phenylenevinylene) with bis(2,2':6',2”-terpyridine) ruthenium (II) on the mainchain and 2. quinoxaline based polymers with tris(2,2'-bipyridine) ruthenium (II). The ruthenium polypyridine complexes exhibit a long-lived metal to ligand charge transfer excited state which can enhance the photosensitivity of the resulting polymers. Different physical properties such as the photoconductivity and charge mobility in these polymers are also studied.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1998

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