Author_Institution :
Chem. Sci. & Technol. Div., Los Alamos Nat. Lab., NM, USA
Abstract :
Conjugated polymers possess the electrical and optical properties traditionally associated with metals and semiconductors, yet retain the mechanical properties and processibility of plastics. This combination of electrical and mechanical properties is attracting a good deal of fundamental scientific interest. From the practical standpoint, these materials also hold great promise for a wide range of applications in electrostatic dissipation, electromagnetic shielding, batteries, electrochromic windows, electronic devices (diodes, FETs, etc.), light emitting diodes, lasers, and solar cells.<>
Keywords :
conducting polymers; electroluminescent displays; electron energy states of amorphous solids; light emitting diodes; optical polymers; plastics; batteries; conducting polymer; conjugated polymers; electrical properties; electrochromic windows; electromagnetic shielding; electronic devices; electronic levels; electronic materials; electrostatic dissipation; light emitting diodes; mechanical properties; optical properties; solar cells; Batteries; Electrochromism; Electromagnetic shielding; Electrostatics; Mechanical factors; Optical materials; Optical polymers; Plastics; Semiconductor diodes; Semiconductor materials;
