The Synthesis of Soluble Poly (p-Phenylene Ethynylene) Polymers as Molecular Wires, Poster 33

Molecular wires are the focus of intense research as they have the potential to replace the current paradigm of copper wiring in electronics manufacturing. Numerous potential architectures, such as carbon nanotubes, porphyrin... [ view full abstract ]

Molecular wires are the focus of intense research as they have the potential to replace the current paradigm of copper wiring in electronics manufacturing. Numerous potential architectures, such as carbon nanotubes, porphyrin chains, biological polymers, and conjugated polymeric hydrocarbons, have been proposed; however, our fundamental understanding of molecular wires is not fully developed. This poster outlines the ongoing synthesis of a series of poly(p-phenylene ethynylene) molecular wires, which represents a useful system to explore the core principles of single-molecule electronics. We hypothesize that the extended conjugation and organochromium ligands present in these compounds will allow their electrical properties to be tailored for future applications in nanoelectronics. Upon their successful synthesis, the molecular wires will be fully characterized by H-1, C-13, and UV/Vis spectroscopies.