Electropolymerization

Preface ......Page 1 01 Electropolymerization of Polysilanes with Functional Groups ......Page 13 02 Electropolymerization of Some Ortho- Substituted Phenol Derivatives on Pt-Electrode from Aqueous Acidic Solution; Kinetics, Mechanism, Electrochemical Studies and Characterization of the Polymer Obtained ......Page 33 03 Oxidation of Porphyrins in the Presence of Nucleophiles: From the Synthesis of Multisubstituted Porphyrins to the Electropolymerization of the Macrocycles ......Page 65 04 Electrochemical Polymerization of Aniline ......Page 89 05 Electrochemical Preparation and Properties of Novel Conducting Polymers Derived from 5-Amino-2naphtalensulfonic Acid, Luminol and from Mixtures of Them ......Page 109 06 Electrosynthesis and Characterization of Polypyrrole in the Presence of 2,5-di-(2-thienyl)-Pyrrole (SNS) ......Page 131 07 Polypyrrole Composites: Electrochemical Synthesis, Characterizations and Applications ......Page 143 08 Polypyrrole Soft Actuators ......Page 171 09 Electrochemical Sensors Based on Electropolymerized Films ......Page 199 10 Stability of Peptide in Microarrays: A Challenge for High-Throughput Screening ......Page 211 In recent years, great focus has been placed upon polymer thin films. These polymer thin films are important in many technological applications, ranging from coatings and adhesives to organic electronic devices, including sensors and detectors. Electrochemical polymerization is preferable, especially if the polymeric product is intended for use as polymer thin films, because electrogeneration allows fine control over the film thickness, an important parameter for fabrication of devices. Moreover, it was demonstrated that it is possible to modify the material properties by parameter control of the electrodeposition process. Electrochemistry is an excellent tool, not only for synthesis, but also for characterization and application of various types of materials. This book provides a timely overview of a current state of knowledge regarding the use of electropolymerization for new materials preparation, including conducting polymers and various possibilities of applications