Polyisothianaphthene

Polyisothianaphthene (PITN) is a type of organic semiconductor that is used in the field of organic electronics. It is a polymer that is made up of repeating units of isothianaphthene.

Structure and Properties

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Chemical structure of Polyisothianaphthene

Polyisothianaphthene is a conjugated polymer, meaning it has alternating single and double bonds. This structure allows for the movement of electrons along the polymer chain, making it a good conductor of electricity. The polymer chain of polyisothianaphthene is made up of repeating units of isothianaphthene, a type of heterocyclic compound that contains sulfur.

Synthesis

Polyisothianaphthene can be synthesized through the polymerization of isothianaphthene. This process involves the use of a catalyst to initiate the reaction, and the resulting polymer can be further processed to improve its electrical properties.

Applications

Due to its semiconducting properties, polyisothianaphthene is used in a variety of applications in the field of organic electronics. These include organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and organic solar cells (OSCs).

See Also

• Organic semiconductor
• Conjugated polymer
• Organic electronics