TY - CHAP AU - Delphine Schaming AU - Alain Giraudeau AU - Laurent Ruhlmann AU - Clémence Allain AU - Jian Hao AU - Yun Xia AU - Rana Farha AU - Michel Goldmann AU - Yann Leroux AU - Philippe Hapiot ED - Ewa Schab-Balcerzak Y1 - 2011-12-22 PY - 2011 T1 - Oxidation of Porphyrins in the Presence of Nucleophiles: From the Synthesis of Multisubstituted Porphyrins to the Electropolymerization of the Macrocycles N2 - In recent years, great focus has been placed upon polymer thin films. These polymer thin films are important in many technological applications, ranging from coatings and adhesives to organic electronic devices, including sensors and detectors. Electrochemical polymerization is preferable, especially if the polymeric product is intended for use as polymer thin films, because electrogeneration allows fine control over the film thickness, an important parameter for fabrication of devices. Moreover, it was demonstrated that it is possible to modify the material properties by parameter control of the electrodeposition process. Electrochemistry is an excellent tool, not only for synthesis, but also for characterization and application of various types of materials. This book provides a timely overview of a current state of knowledge regarding the use of electropolymerization for new materials preparation, including conducting polymers and various possibilities of applications. BT - Electropolymerization SP - Ch. 3 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/29086 DO - 10.5772/29086 SN - PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-04-25 ER -