Solution processible poly(1-alkyl-2,5-pyrrolenevinylenes): new low band gap conductive polymers

Abstract

Bis(phenylthiomethylene) derivatives of 1-alkylpyrroles afford conjugated polymers by base induced elimination of thiophenyl groups.

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