Abstract
Click chemistry is used to obtain new conductive polymer films based on poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)
(PEDOT) from a new azide functional monomer. Postpolymerization, 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions
in DMF, using a catalyst system of CUS04 and sodium ascorbate, and different alkynes are performed to
functionalize films of PEDOT-N3 and copolymers prepared from EDOT-N3 and 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene
(EDOT). This approach enables new functionalities on PEDOT that could otherwise not withstand the
polymerization conditions. Reactions on the thin polymer films have been optimized using an alkynated fluorophore,
with reaction times of '"'-'20 h. The applicability of the method is illustrated by coupling of two other alkynes: a
short chain fluorocarbon and a MPEG 5000 to the conductive polymer; this alters the advancing water contact
angle of the surface by +20° and -20°/-25°, respectively. The targeted chemical surface modifications have
been verified by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Macromolecules |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 12 |
Pages (from-to) | 4321-4327 |
ISSN | 0024-9297 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 24 Jun 2008 |