Anodic Electrodeposition of Thin Films of Polypyrrole Functionalized with Metal Bipyridyl Redox Centers

  • Jeffrey G. Eaves
  • , Hugh S. Munro
  • , David Parker*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Anodic electropolymerization of the pyrrole-substituted monomer complexes [Fe[bpypyrr]3]2+, [Ru(bpypyrr)3]2+, and [Ru-(bpy)(bpypyrr)2]2+is described, where bpypyrr = 5-(N-pyrrolyImethyl)-2,2ʹ-bipyridine and bpy = 2,2ʹ’-bipyridine. The stable polymeric thin films have been studied with cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry and characterized with ESC A. The iron film has a conductivity of ca. 3 X 10-5Ω-1cm-1, and charge transport occurs through the films with Dct= 5 X 10-10cm2s-1. Electron transfer to solution species may occur either via diffusion through the polymer matrix or via redox conduction through the film. The films possess redox conductivity, which permits sustained film growth.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)644-650
Number of pages7
JournalInorganic Chemistry
Volume26
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 1987

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