Comprehensive reference exploring the synthesis, preparation, and applications of new and novel conjugated polymers

Conjugated Polymer Synthesis and Materials Applications summarizes the fundamentals and major developments in the synthesis of new conjugated polymers. The book explores novel methodologies for the preparation of inorganic-elements containing conjugated polymers and reviews recent applications of conjugated polymers in the electrical, optical, and biomedical fields.

In each of the chapters, all of them written by internationally acclaimed experts, the book covers the whole spectrum of a specific conjugated polymer from fundamentals to materials applications.

Conjugated Polymer Synthesis and Materials Applications explores topics including:

• Living conjugated polymers
• Optically active through-space conjugated polymers
• Solid-state luminescent conjugated polymers containing boron element-blocks
• Carborane-containing conjugated polymers for optoelectronic materials
• Polymers with three-dimensional conjugated molecules
• Conjugated polymers with controlled higher-order structures
• Conjugated polymers for energy storage devices
• Low bandgap conjugated polymers
• Advances in organic solar cell performance
• Conjugated polymers for biomedical applications

Conjugated Polymer Synthesis and Materials Applications is an essential up-to-date reference on the subject for students and researchers in the field as well as professionals in related industries.

Yoshiki Chujo is a Professor Emeritus of Kyoto University. His research interests focus on polymer synthesis and organic-inorganic hybrid materials. He has received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Award of the Society of Polymer Science, Japan (SPSJ), the Scientific Award of the Chemical Society of Japan (CSJ), the Award of the CSJ, the SPSJ Award for Outstanding Achievement in Polymer Science and Technology, and the Medal with Purple Ribbon from Emperor.