title: A proton-doped calix[4]arene-based conducting polymer.
abstract: Segmented conducting polymers based upon a calix[4]arene scaffold are reported. The cone conformation creates a zigzag orientation of the polymer segments. Their acid-dependent conductivities are similar to the strong pH conductivity dependence of polyaniline which is said to be acid dopable. On the other hand, they have a segmented structure that imposes greater localization of the carriers. The conductivity of such a system can be considered to result from rapid self-exchange between discrete units. Hence, electron exchange between radical cations and p-diquinone salts produces the high conductivity of these polymers.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA.
authors.forename: Hsiao-Hua
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: Bing
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Xu
authors.forename: Timothy M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Swager