X‐ray absorption fine structure study on the role of solvent on polymerization of 3‐hexylthiophene with solid FeCl₃ particles

Abstract

The effect of solvent on the polymerization of 3-hexylthiophene with FeCl3 was evaluated using time-dependent partial fluorescence yield X-ray absorption fine structure measurements. FeCl3 acts as a catalyst when the reaction is performed in CHCl3, whereas it behaves as an oxidant in hexane.