- Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society Section A: Chemistry
- Vol: 10 Issue: 2
- Photoproduction of High Molecular Weight Poly (N-methylpyrrole) under Green Conditions
Photoproduction of High Molecular Weight Poly (N-methylpyrrole) under Green Conditions
Authors : Kerem Kaya
Pages : 443-452
Doi:10.18596/jotcsa.1232989
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Publication Date : 2023-05-31
Article Type : Research Article
Abstract :A novel and green photochemical polymerization method of N-methylpyrole is reported. Spectral and chromatographic characterizations revealed the formation of high molecular weight polymer (1436 kg/mol) having light absorption in the near-infrared region (~750 nm), high fluorescence emission in the visible region, high conductivity (0.062 S/cm) and good thermal stability. Powder X-ray diffractogram identified a totally amorphous polymer. According to cyclic voltammetry studies the polymer formed (PMPy) possess a relatively low electronic band gap (1.39 eV) which is very important for the (opto)electronic device applications of such materials.Keywords : conductive polymers, polypyrrole derivatives, sustainable/green chemistry, photochemical polymerization, step-growth polymerization.