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Side Chain Engineering in Solution-Processable Conjugated Polymers

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Zhenan Bao (Zhenan Bao) *
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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.
Keywords:
conjugated polymers
side chain engineering
organic field-effect transistors
solar cells

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Chemistry of Materials
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Stanford University
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