Influence of benzene ring number attached on non-conjugated 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene derivatives for solid-state polymerization

We chose the three-atom linker EDOT–CH₂–N(R)–CH₂–EDOT as a large platform to determine boundary conditions through the introduction of a rigid or bulky moiety and to accurately control the SSP behavior.

Investigation of the substitution effect on poly(bis-3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene methine)s through solid state polymerization

EDOT–CH(R)–EDOT was chosen as a prototype model monomer for solid state polymerization (SSP). The aromatic moieties were first introduced in the branch chain in the polymer matrix.