Metallo-Supramolecular Materials based on Amine-Grafting onto Polypentafluorostyrene

Ott, Christina; Ulbricht, Christoph; Hoogenboom, Richard; Schubert, Ulrich S.

Abstract:

The post-modifi cation of polypentafl uorostyrene via the selective substitution of the para - fl uorine by amine-functionalized molecules represents a versatile method for the preparation of functional materials. This communication presents the extension of this synthetic approach towards metallosupramolecular materials. First, the incorporation of terpyridines as metallo-supramolecular binding motifs is demonstrated, which enables the formation of a supramolecular crosslinked gel upon the addition of Fe(II) ions. Second, the linkage of phosphorescent iridium(III) complexes is reported yielding a copolymer that combines the excellent photophysical properties of the iridium(III) complex and the good solubility and processability of the polymer.

Year:

2012

Type of Publication:

Article

Journal:

Macromolecular Rapid Communications

Volume:

10.1002/marc.201100769

Pages:

in Press