A series of poly(pyridinium phenylene) conjugated polymers was synthesized by the cross-coupling of an easily accessible pyridinium-based monomer with different co-building blocks, followed by an internal quaternizative cyclization. The influence of the constituents on the polymer properties was investigated and is illustrated in the appended scheme. The polymers were found to possess tunable solubility and optical properties, as well as appealing electrochemical characteristics. The use of some of these materials for the detection of electron-rich analytes was investigated.

Cationic conjugated polymers: Synthesis and sensing applications

245th National Meeting (2013)

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