Phenolic Polymers as Model Melanins

Galeb, Hanaa; Eichhorn, Jonas; Harley, Sam; Robson, Alexander; Martocq, Laurine; Nicholson, Steven; Ashton, Mark; Abdelmohsen, Hend; PELİT, EMEL; Baldock, Sara; Halcovitch, Nathan; Robinson, Benjamin; Schacher, Felix; Chechik, Victor; Vercruysse, Koen; Taylor, Adam; Hardy, John

doi:10.1002/macp.202300025

Phenolic Polymers as Model Melanins

Galeb H. A., Eichhorn J., Harley S., Robson A. J., Martocq L., Nicholson S. J., ...Daha Fazla

Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, cilt.224, sa.14, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
Cilt numarası: 224 Sayı: 14
Basım Tarihi: 2023
Doi Numarası: 10.1002/macp.202300025
Dergi Adı: Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics
Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, Aerospace Database, Applied Science & Technology Source, Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, INSPEC, MEDLINE, Metadex, Civil Engineering Abstracts
Anahtar Kelimeler: conjugated polymers, doping, melanins, organic electronics, phenols
Kırklareli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Melanins are a class of conjugated biopolymers with varying compositions and functions, which have a variety of potential medical and technical applications. Here, this work examines the conjugated polymers derived from a variety of phenolic monomers (catechol (CAT), levodopa (DOPA), and homogentisic acid (HGA)), using a selection of different analytical chemistry techniques to compare their properties with a view to understanding structure–function relations. The polymers display measurable conductivity, with electronic properties tuned by the functional groups pendant on the polymer backbones (which served as dopants) suggesting their potential for application in electronic devices.