Scientists from Saint Petersburg State University (SPbU) have made an important discovery in the field of electrically conductive polymers. They conducted a study of the nickel metal-organic complex Ni(Salen) and its transformation into a polymer with high conductivity. In the course of the work, the structural characteristics of the complex and the mechanisms of its polymerization were studied.
The research results will help create new materials with unique physicochemical properties. They can be used in such areas as electronics, energy, and materials science. The study is published in the journal Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics.
The Ni(Salen) complex became a model of metal-organic compounds with salen-type ligands. Polymers created on its basis demonstrate high electrical conductivity, heat resistance, and the ability to change color under the influence of electric current. In addition, they possess selective catalytic activity and other important characteristics.
Scientists have identified key structural elements that determine the properties of both the initial complex and the resulting polymer. The discovery deepens the understanding of the polymerization mechanisms of Ni(Salen) and opens new horizons for further research in the field of polymer chemistry.
In the future, it is planned to study the polymerization of Ni(Salen) on carbon nanotubes. This may lead to the creation of highly efficient electrodes for lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors, which, in turn, will contribute to the development of energy storage technologies.
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