Silsesquioxane-Polythiophene Hybrid Copolymer as an Efficient Modifier for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
Joint Authors
Gao, Shuxi
Hu, Xiaoyong
Zhang, Lei
Mai, Yuliang
Pang, Hao
Dai, Yongqiang
Liao, Bing
Source
International Journal of Polymer Science
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-03-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
One silsesquioxane-polythiophene hybrid copolymer, with combined star-like structure and intramolecular heterogeneity, was synthesized and sufficiently characterized via various methods, including FTIR, NMR, and SEC measurements.
According to the exploration and characterization results, it was much more efficient at modifying SWNTs than its linear analogs in aqueous solution.
The hydrophobic silsesquioxane core and PEDOT chains could locally anchor to the surface of the nanotubes, while the soluble flexible copolymer chains extended into the solution and rigid conjugated chains provided some π-π stacking effect to enhance adhesive force with the conjugated structure of the carbon nanotube, imparting steric stabilization to nanotube dispersion.
The noncovalent interaction with SWNTs and solubility in aqueous solution improved the electrochemical characteristics of the modified-SWNT composite and availed for the preparation of a flexible and transparent electroactive film.
Accordingly, this kind of silsesquioxane-polythiophene hybrid copolymer will be forwarded to apply to the assembling of flexible optoelectronic devices.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gao, Shuxi& Hu, Xiaoyong& Zhang, Lei& Mai, Yuliang& Pang, Hao& Dai, Yongqiang…[et al.]. 2020. Silsesquioxane-Polythiophene Hybrid Copolymer as an Efficient Modifier for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes. International Journal of Polymer Science،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173829
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gao, Shuxi…[et al.]. Silsesquioxane-Polythiophene Hybrid Copolymer as an Efficient Modifier for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes. International Journal of Polymer Science No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173829
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gao, Shuxi& Hu, Xiaoyong& Zhang, Lei& Mai, Yuliang& Pang, Hao& Dai, Yongqiang…[et al.]. Silsesquioxane-Polythiophene Hybrid Copolymer as an Efficient Modifier for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes. International Journal of Polymer Science. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173829
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1173829