Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles via Intramolecular Crosslinking of Dendrimeric Precursors

Abstract

Intramolecular crosslinking of benzylether-based dendrimers functionalized with electroactive carbazole peripheral groups is performed using both chemical and electrochemical methods. The changes in structure, rigidity, size, and conformation of the uncrosslinked and crosslinked precursor dendrimer nanoparticles are compared and modeled (see figure). Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2089/2006/c0491_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.