Theoretical, thermal, and electrochemical properties of poly(3-alkylthiophenes) for undergraduate lab experiments

CHED 682

Stuart G. Kohl, kohlx030@morris.umn.edu, Laura M. Thoma, thoma670@morris.umn.edu, and Ted M. Pappenfus, pappe001@morris.umn.edu. Division of Science and Mathematics, University of Minnesota, Morris, 600 East Fourth Street, Morris, MN 56267
Synthesis of poly(3-hexylthiophene), a conducting polymer, has been incorporated previously into the undergraduate laboratory experience at our institution. Refinements were made to the theoretical component of this experiment to analyze the physical properties of poly(3-hexylthiophene). Supplementary experiments were designed and added to the curriculum. A differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) component was added to give students further instrument experience. An electrochemical component was also added to give the students familiarization with thin film cyclic voltammetry. This poster will highlight these undergraduate laboratory experiments using poly(3-alkylthiophenes).
 

Undergraduate Research Poster Session: Polymer Chemistry
11:00 AM-1:00 PM, Monday, April 7, 2008 Morial Convention Center -- Hall A, Poster

Division of Chemical Education

The 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 6-10, 2008