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Download fileAn investigation into new methods of synthesising thiophene and thiadiazole precursors for conducting polymers
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posted on 11.10.2018, 13:58 authored by Ajufa AliThis thesis describes the synthesis of terthiophene derivatives which are of interest as
building block for the preparation of conducting and light emitting polymers.
Cyclisations of 1,4-diketones to form the central thiophene ring using phosphorus
pentasulfide at room temperature was found to be a successful method for their
synthesis. Ring closure to form dithienyl 1,3,4-thiadiazoles was also studied. The
electrochemical properties of some of the compounds were investigated, and the
structure of one compound was confirmed by x-ray crystallography.
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