Photoluminescent Polytellurophene Derivatives of Conjugated Polymers as a New Perspective for Molecular Electronics

Abstract

Abstract The first full characterization of 2,2′‐bitellurophene polymerization and the resulting polymer is described. The electrochemical polymerization of 2,2′‐bitellurophene ( 7 ) and ( E,E )‐1,4‐diethoxy‐2,5‐bis[2‐(tellurophen‐2‐yl)ethenyl]benzene ( 1 ) produces new photoluminescent conjugated polymers. Poly{( E,E )‐1,4‐diethoxy‐2,5‐bis[2‐(tellurophen‐2‐yl)ethenyl]benzene} exhibits photoluminescent properties that qualify for potential applications as optoelectronic materials. Poly{( E,E )‐1,4‐diethoxy‐2,5‐bis[2‐(tellurophen‐2‐yl)ethenyl]benzene} is the first polytellurophene polymer that possess photoluminescent properties.