Electronic and Optoelectronic Polymers

3 credits

Covers the chemistry, physics, materials science, and applications of semiconducting and metallic conjugated polymers. Examines the structural origins of the diverse electronic and optoelectronic properties of conjugated polymers. Exemplifies applications by light-emitting diodes, lasers, solar cells, thin film transistors, electrochromic devices, biosensors, and batteries. Prerequisite: either CHEM 453, CHEM 455, or CHEM 475. Offered: jointly with CHEM E 484/MSE 484; A.