title: B=N Units as Part of Extended π-Conjugated Oligomers and Polymers.
abstract: The replacement of C=C units by their isoelectronic and isosteric B=N units (BN/CC isosterism) in π-conjugated organic compounds, as a strategy to produce novel organic-inorganic hybrid materials, has recently been successfully transferred to π-conjugated polymers. This Concept provides an overview of the recent advances in this quickly evolving field, with a focus on synthesis, photophysical and electrochemical properties of the new polymers and related oligomers, as well as possible future applications in organic electronics and optoelectronics.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Landoltweg 1, 52056, Aachen, Germany. holger.helten@ac.rwth-aachen.de.
authors.forename: Holger
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Helten
keywords: boron; hybrid materials; inorganic polymers; organic electronics; π-conjugated polymers