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The thiophene derivative with ferricyanide end group and its polymers: synthesis and electrochromic performance

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A novel thiophene derivative (Fe–Th) with ferricyanide end group is successfully synthesized. The polythiophene derivative (Fe–PTh) is additionally obtained in aqueous solution by polymerization of Fe–Th, and shows a nanoparticle structure with a diameter from 10 to 100 nm. A simple solid-state electrochromic device is fabricated using the Fe–PTh as electrochromic material, and displays a novel three-color electrochromism from blue, green, and red with the increased potential.

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This project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21174059, 21374046), Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University, Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials (SKLSSM2015015), and the Testing Foundation of Nanjing University.

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Wang, J., Yan, H. & Lu, Y. The thiophene derivative with ferricyanide end group and its polymers: synthesis and electrochromic performance. J Mater Sci 50, 6920–6925 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-015-9242-3

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