Carbon nanotube-induced planarization of conjugated polymers in solution

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Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-1-2004

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The understanding of the conformational interaction between conjugated polymers and carbon nanotubes in solution is essential to develop the applications of carbon nanotubes, particularly conjugated polymer-carbon nanotube hybrid materials. The visible absorption spectroscopic study shows that curved carbon nanotube surfaces can induce the planarization of individual conjugated polymers such as poly(p-phenyleneethynylene)s and poly(3-alkylthiophene)s in solution. The impact of nanotube surface quality on the interaction between carbon nanotubes and conjugated polymers is investigated. © 2005 Materials Research Society.

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Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings

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