Synthetic Methods for Conjugated Polymer and Carbon Materials

<p>A concise and practical overview of the most important modern synthetic aspects of conjugated polymers and carbon materials, including their properties and applications.</p> <p>Well structured, this book summarizes recent achievements, outlines the current state and reviews research trends. As such, a wide variety of polymerization techniques are included on both a strategic as well as a practical level, including Stille, Suzuki , and direct (hetero)arylation polymerizations. Furthermore, it covers various carbon-rich materials, such as graphene and carbon nanotubes, followed by a look at how the different synthetic pathways and strategies influence their final properties, for example, for use in organic electronic devices. The whole is rounded off with a discussion of future technology advances.</p> <p>An essential reference for newcomers as well as experienced researchers in the field.</p>