Preparation of electrically conducting polymers containing pendant π-electron systems by electrochemical doping, and properties and applications of doped polymers

Abstract

In order to develop a new type of electrically conducting material, studies of electrochemical doping of vinyl-type polymers containing pendant π-electron systems have been made, and the properties and applications of the doped polymers investigated. Electrical properties of the doped polymers are discussed in relation to structures. Performance characteristics of rechargeable batteries using electrochemically-doped polymers as cathode materials, and rectification and photoelectrical properties of the doped polymers are discussed.