Issue 24, 2019

A critical review of reactive vapor deposition for conjugated polymer synthesis

Abstract

Reactive vapor deposition (RVD) is a nascent, single-step processing method for forming electronic polymer films on unconventional substrates and is increasingly important for creating flexible and wearable electronics. RVD can be interpreted as a solvent-free synthetic technique, where multiple reagents converge in the vapor phase to effect a polymerization reaction. Here, we review reactive vapor deposition of conjugated polymers from a synthetic perspective, starting by establishing its roots in inorganic chemical vapor deposition, tracking its evolution over the recent decade, discussing state-of-the-art monomer and polymer scope, and concluding with an examination of shortcomings where increased attention from the synthetic community would yield impactful advances.

Graphical abstract: A critical review of reactive vapor deposition for conjugated polymer synthesis

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
13 Mär 2019
Accepted
31 Mai 2019
First published
31 Mai 2019

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2019,7, 7159-7174

Author version available

A critical review of reactive vapor deposition for conjugated polymer synthesis

D. Bilger, S. Z. Homayounfar and T. L. Andrew, J. Mater. Chem. C, 2019, 7, 7159 DOI: 10.1039/C9TC01388A

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