Linear hybrid siloxane-based side chains for highly soluble isoindigo-based conjugated polymers†
Abstract
Three isoindigo-based conjugated polymers modified with linear hybrid siloxane-based side chains were synthesized (PIID-Cm-Si7, m = 5–7). All polymers showed good solubilities in halogenated hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons, ethers, alkanes, and esters. The polymer films of PIID-C5-Si7, PIID-C6-Si7, and PIID-C7-Si7 achieved mobilities of 0.32, 0.82, and 1.58 cm2 V−1 s−1, respectively.