Recent Advances in Conjugated Furans. Issue 59 (27th September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cao, Hongda; Rupar, Paul A.
• Is Part Of: Chemistry. Volume 23:Issue 59(2017)
• Page Start: 14670
• Page End: 14675
• Publication Date: 2017-09-27
• Subjects: conjugated materials -- conjugated polymers -- furan -- thiophene; Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1002/chem.201703355
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0947-6539

Abstract

Abstract: Thiophene is one of the most ubiquitous moieties in organic conjugated materials; however, furan, its oxygen congener, and furan derivatives have received comparatively less attention. This is primarily due to the intrinsic instability of furan and its tendency to decompose in the presence of oxygen and light. Incorporating furan into conjugated systems can confer many benefits, including increases in conjugation, improved solubility, and better transport properties. In this Concept Article, advances in furan‐containing conjugated materials are presented. The impact of furan on the properties of conjugated materials is discussed, recent advances in synthetic methods are overviewed, and strategies for improving the stability of conjugated furans are detailed. Abstract : Furan versus thiophene : This Concept Article presents recent advances in furans containing conjugated materials. The impact of furan on the properties of conjugated systems is discussed, recent synthetic advances presented, and strategies for improving the stability of conjugated furans presented.