Side Chain Engineering in Solution-Processable Conjugated Polymers

Jianguo Mei; Zhenan Bao

doi:10.1021/cm4020805

Side Chain Engineering in Solution-Processable Conjugated Polymers

Jianguo Mei, Zhenan Bao

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Abstract

Side chains in conjugated polymers have been primarily utilized as solubilizing groups. However, these side chains have roles that are far beyond. We advocate using side chain engineering to tune a polymer's physical properties, including absorption, emission, energy level, molecular packing, and charge transport. To date, numerous flexible substituents suitable for constructing side chains have been reported. In this Perspective article, we advocate that the side chain engineering approach can advance better designs for next-generation conjugated polymers. © 2013 American Chemical Society.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	604-615
Number of pages	12
Journal	Chemistry of Materials
Volume	26
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1021/cm4020805
State	Published - Sep 25 2013
Externally published	Yes

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