A divergent strategy for the synthesis of redox-active verdazyl radical polymers

• DOI: 10.1039/d1py00217a
• Publication Date: 2021-04-22T00:57:11Z
• Authors: François Magnan; Jasveer S. Dhindsa; Michael Anghel; Paul Bazylewski; Giovanni Fanchini; Joe B. Gilroy
• Keywords: Chemistry; 02 engineering and technology; 540; 0210 nano-technology

We describe a divergent synthetic strategy based on ATRP and CuAAC chemistry for the production of stable radical polymers. As proof concept, we prepare verdazyl polymers with properties suitable use in organic electronics.