The efficient synthesis and electronic structure identification of cyclopentadiene-containing π-conjugated molecules is presented. The diene moiety introduction to the π-conjugation (macro)molecules can reduce the optical band gap without compromising planar structural topology when comparing with their aromatic congeners.<br/> <br/> <br/>The syntheses of cyclopentadiene based monomer and their reactivity with aromatic co-monomers via coupling reaction are studied. A series of π-conjugated aromatic-cyclopentadiene hybrid polymers are formed in excellent yield.<br/>

Cyclopentadiene-Based π-Conjugated Polymers

249th National Meeting (2015)

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