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Oligo-3-hydroxybutyrate functionalised pyrroles for preparation of biodegradable conductive polymers.
- Source :
- Journal of Materials Science; Jul2014, Vol. 49 Issue 14, p5227-5236, 10p, 2 Diagrams, 2 Charts, 7 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- We report the synthesis and characterization of a novel polypyrrole material grafted with biodegradable oligo-3-hydroxybutyrate pendants. The polymer was prepared in a two-step process. Firstly, the potassium salt 1-(2-carboxyethyl)pyrrole was reacted with β-butyrolactone affording N-substituted macromonomer. Secondly, the macromonomer was oxidatively polymerised with FeCl Lewis acid. The reaction was carried out in solvents of assorted polarity: dimethylsulphoxide, acetonitrile, dimethylformamide and water. Obtained polymers have been characterised comprehensively using a suite of spectral techniques. The material was found to combine the well-known merits of 3-hydroxybutyrate polymers with the electrical conductivity imparted by polypyrrole units. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00222461
- Volume :
- 49
- Issue :
- 14
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Materials Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 95800996
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-014-8241-0