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Spin and spinless conductivity in polypyrrole. Evidence for mixed-valence conduction

Journal Article · · Chemistry of Materials; (United States)
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  1. Ist. di Polarografia ed Elettrochimica Preparativa, Padova (Italy)
In situ conductivity of polypyrrole (as tosylate) as a function of oxidative doping level attains a maximum at three-quarters the total oxidation charge and the relevant in situ ESR signal corresponds to an equal concentration of spin-carrying (polaron) and spinless (bipolaron) species. Results are explained on the basis of mixed-valence conduction. Bipolaron conduction, taking the place of polaron-bipolaron conductivity at higher oxidation levels, accounts for persisting conductivity in the high-oxidation state.
OSTI ID:
5203333
Journal Information:
Chemistry of Materials; (United States), Journal Name: Chemistry of Materials; (United States) Vol. 3:1; ISSN CMATE; ISSN 0897-4756
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English