Electroconducting and redox-active polymers and oligomers: synthesis, structure, properties and applications

The primary objectives of this research project are synthesis, characterization and application of novel electroconducting, redox-active organic and inorganic polymers and oligomers: poly(aromatic amines), poly(heterocyclic aromatic compounds), oligomers of aromatic amines and heterocyclic aromatic compounds, polyoxometalates, etc. Special attention will be paid to the synthesis, characterization and application of micro/nanostructures of polyaniline, polypyrrole, polythiophene and other electroconducting polymers. Carbonized nanostructures of electroconducting polymers as well as nanocomposites of electroconducting polymers with metal nanoparticles, metal and metalloid oxides, alumosilicates, polyoxometalates, synthetic polymers and biomacromolecules, will also be synthesized and characterized. The molecular structure, morphology, electrical conductivity, redox properties, thermal and solvolytic stability, biochemical activity and magnetic properties of synthesized materials will be studied. The potential applicability of synthesized electroconducting polymers, polyoxometalates, and their composites in catalysis, fuel cells, sensors, rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors, corrosion protection, and adsorption of toxic and ecotoxic substances will be investigated. A number of new fundamental findings are expected, which will be published in more than 30 papers in international scientific journals. At least 2 advanced technologies will be patented.