polyacenaphthylene

Polyacenaphthylene is a polymer derived from the monomer acenaphthylene. Acenaphthylene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with a five-membered ring fused to an naphthalene core. Polyacenaphthylene is typically synthesized through free-radical polymerization of acenaphthylene. The resulting polymer possesses a rigid, fused-ring structure which influences its material properties.

The properties of polyacenaphthylene are often characterized by its thermal stability and its electrical conductivity. Its high glass transition temperature suggests good thermal resistance. While not inherently a conductive polymer, it can be doped to achieve some level of electrical conductivity. Research has explored its potential applications in areas such as high-performance plastics, charge transport materials, and as a component in organic electronic devices. The synthesis and processing of polyacenaphthylene can be challenging due to the steric hindrance and reactivity of the acenaphthylene monomer. Modifications to the acenaphthylene structure can also lead to a range of substituted polyacenaphthylenes with tailored properties.