Issue 21, 2007

Conjugated block copolymers and co-oligomers: from supramolecular assembly to molecular electronics

Abstract

This article reviews the progress in conjugated block copolymers and co-oligomers. The discussion focuses on recent advances in the synthesis and supramolecular assemblies of conjugated diblock copolymers. New knowledge in supramolecular chemistry learned from studies of rod–coil conjugated diblock copolymers is discussed. This article also points out the limited success in obtaining unique electronic properties brought about by the conjugated nanostructures and discusses progress in another important class of block copolymers, rod–rod diblock copolymers. Progress in synthesis and characterization of the rod–rod block co-oligomers is summarized. Unique rectification effects in conjugated diblock co-oligomers are illustrated with several molecular systems.

Graphical abstract: Conjugated block copolymers and co-oligomers: from supramolecular assembly to molecular electronics

Article information

Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
15 Feb 2007
Accepted
13 Mar 2007
First published
10 Apr 2007

J. Mater. Chem., 2007,17, 2183-2194

Conjugated block copolymers and co-oligomers: from supramolecular assembly to molecular electronics

Y. Liang, H. Wang, S. Yuan, Y. Lee, L. Gan and L. Yu, J. Mater. Chem., 2007, 17, 2183 DOI: 10.1039/B702271A

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