Phosphole‐Modified Poly(thiophene)s: Unique Postfunctionalizable Conjugated Polymers That Sense Elemental Chalcogenides

Abstract

Bulk response: Following the development of conjugated polymers that sense ions or neutral molecules, the first π-conjugated polymer which is capable of detecting elemental chalcogens is presented. Individual reactions at the phosphole moieties (see picture) result in macroscopic responses of the bulk polymer. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2006/z601844_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.