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3D Nanostructured Conjugated Polymers for Optical Applications


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Authors

Dehmel, Raphael 
Nicolas, Alexandre 
Scherer, Maik RJ 
Steiner, Ullrich 

Abstract

jats:pThe self assembly of block‐copolymers into the gyroid morphology is replicated into 3D nanostructured conjugated polymers. Voided styrenic gyroidal networks are used as scaffolds for the electrodeposition of two poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene) derivatives and poly(pyrrole). The careful choice of solvents and electrolytes allows the excellent replication of the initial self‐assembled morphology into self‐supporting gyroidal conjugated polymer networks. The nanostructured films are employed to fabricate electrochromic devices, exhibiting excellent color contrast upon switching, with fast switching speeds. The versatility and reliability of this method are demonstrated by the creation of switchable Fresnel zone plates, with which the focussing of light can be switched on and off.</jats:p>

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This is the final version of the article. It first appeared from Wiley via http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201502392

Keywords

40 Engineering, 3403 Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry, 4016 Materials Engineering, 34 Chemical Sciences

Journal Title

Advanced Functional Materials

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Journal ISSN

1616-301X
1616-3028

Volume Title

25

Publisher

Wiley
Sponsorship
We acknowledge the EPSRC EP/G060649/1 for funding. This study was supported by the Nokia Research Centre Cambridge.