Functional ruthenium(II)- and iridium(III)-containing polymers for potential electro-optical applications.
The need for novel materials with luminescent properties and advanced processing features requires reliable and reproducible synthetic routes for the design of suitable materials, such as e.g. polypyridyl ruthenium(II) and iridium(III)-containing polymers. The most popular ligand for those purposes is the 4,4'-functionalized bipyridine unit. Therefore, several synthetic strategies for the derivatization of the 4,4'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine are highlighted, and in particular functionalities, which enable further covalent linkage to polymeric structures, are discussed in this critical review. Subsequently, the different synthetic strategies for the preparation of polymeric metal-complexes are described, either starting from small functionalized complexes (later covalently attached to the polymer), or from macroligands (subsequently coordinated to the metal ions). The designed materials reveal good processing properties using spin coating and inkjet printing, as well as beneficial electro-optical properties for potential thin functional film applications, such as light-emitting electrochemical cells.
Marin
Veronica
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Laboratory of Macromolecular Chemistry and Nanoscience, Eindhoven University of Technology and Dutch Polymer Institute, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Holder
Elisabeth
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Hoogenboom
Richard
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Schubert
Ulrich S
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D004563:Electrochemistry; D007495:Iridium / Q000737:chemistry*; D015394:Molecular Structure; D055095:Optics and Photonics; D009942:Organometallic Compounds / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry*; D011108:Polymers / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry*; D011725:Pyridines / Q000737:chemistry*; D012428:Ruthenium / Q000737:chemistry*
D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D011108:Polymers; D011725:Pyridines; D007495:Iridium; D012428:Ruthenium