Characterization and Doping of Poly(Paraphenylene) Prepared By Catalyzed Electropolymerization

Abstract
A new poly(paraphenylene) recently obtained by electropolymerization of dihalobenzene is described in terms of infra-red and UV-visible absorptions, electron paramagnetic resonance, DC conductivity of the pristine material. The first data on ASF5 doping are given. The properties of the electropolymer are compared to those of other poly(paraphenylene) synthesized by chemical methods.