Imaging the Predicted Isomerism of Oligo(aniline)s: A Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Study
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Abstract
The self-assembly of two emeraldine base tetra(aniline) derivatives is investigated using scanning tunneling microscopy. A combination of the scanning tunneling microscopy data and calculations reveals the presence of predicted cis/trans isomerism in this oxidation state. This isomerism is shown to hinder self-assembly into ordered structures, and provides indications as to why the properties of these materials, and their parent polymer, polyaniline, remain unfulfilled.
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OpenAlex topics: Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics · Surface Chemistry and Catalysis · Conducting polymers and applications
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Bristol Centre for Functional Nanomaterials, Centre for NSQI University of Bristol Tyndall Avenue BS8 1FD UK
H. H. Wills Physics Laboratory University of Bristol Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TL UK
School of Chemistry University of Bristol Cantock's Close BS8 1TS UK
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