Date of Award
8-2009
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Legacy Department
Chemistry
Committee Chair/Advisor
Smith, Rhett C
Committee Member
Bhattacharyya , Gautam
Committee Member
McNeill , Jason
Abstract
This report details the synthesis of functionalized platinum-based metallopolymers featuring m-terphenyl-scaffolded and light-harvesting phosphine ligands. Substituents placed on both the phosphine and pendant alkynyl units can enhance the optical activity of the metallopolymers depending on their inherent properties. The presence of the platinum metal atom can be exploited to increase conductivity of the molecule and promises to be a unique and valuable modification for polymers to be used in light emitting diodes and photovoltaics. Light-harvesting phosphines prepared in the course of the metallopolymer development have also been used to prepare luminescent polyelectrolytes that prove valuable for well-defined composite film formation by a simple layer-by-layer deposition protocol.
Recommended Citation
Tennyson, Eleanor, "SYNthesis OF POLYMERS FEATURING NOVEL DIPHOSPHINES" (2009). All Theses. 754.
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/754