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Matthew Schiavone

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Transparent conductors (TCs) are vital materials used in optoelectronic devices, such as touch screens, solar cells, and light emitting diodes. The premiere TC, indium tin oxide (ITO), however, is limited by its poor flexibility and the rarity of indium, leading to the development of alternatives, including transparent organic conductors (TOCs). One recently published and promising TOC is the n-doped poly(3,7-dihydrobenzo[1,2- b:4,5-b′]difuran-2,6-dione) (nPBDF), which rivals the performance of ITO. Herein we report a modification of nPBDF and measure its electronic and optical properties. The monomer was synthesized in five linear steps from commercial materials, and the polymer was subsequently synthesized via a copper catalyzed dual cascade oxidative polymerization and reductive doping. Thin-film samples of the polymer were prepared to measure the photophysical, optical, and electrical properties for use as a TOC. The effect of this modification will be determined by comparing the properties of the modified polymer with the original nPBDF. If this new polymer has comparable properties to nPBDF, it could be used for similar applications. Additionally, the modifications on this new polymer could open opportunities for novel derivatives by further reactions.

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Purdue University / 2023

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Matthew Schiavone