Theoretical investigation of the p-doping of leucoemeraldine base: Formation of positive polarons

J. Libert*, Jean-Luc Bredas

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Abstract

We have theoretically investigated the formation of positive polarons on leucoemeraldine base with an Hartree-Fock semiempirical AM1 approach. Our attention focussed on the geometrical and charge distribution aspects. We show that a positive polaron is centered on, and mainly affects only one phenyl ring of the polymer chain, modifying both bond lengths and torsion angles. Our results provide a refined description of the unit cell representation of emeraldine salt.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4314-4319
Number of pages6
JournalSynthetic Metals
Volume57
Issue number2 -3 pt 6
StatePublished - Jan 1 1993
EventProceedings of the International Conferece on Science and Technology of Synthetic Metals - Goteborg, Swed
Duration: Aug 12 1992Aug 18 1992

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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