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Activation of thiophenes by superacids: Protonation and polymerization

Journal Article · · Chemistry of Materials
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/cm960367w· OSTI ID:570192
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  1. Univ. of Illinois, Urbana, IL (United States); and others

Two aspects of thiophene chemistry are of current interest in materials chemistry. Polythiophenes are under intense study for possible applications in electronics and photonics, and metal-thiophene interactions are relevant to the catalytic hydrodesulfurization (HDS) process. This communication presents studies at the interface of these otherwise distinct topics, resulting from an examination of the interaction of TiCl{sub 4} with thiophenes. 19 refs., 2 figs.

DOE Contract Number:
FG02-90ER14146
OSTI ID:
570192
Journal Information:
Chemistry of Materials, Journal Name: Chemistry of Materials Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 9; ISSN 0897-4756; ISSN CMATEX
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English