SBIR-STTR Award

Spectra Group Limited's (SGL) contribution in responding to N00-079 is the development of a new, benign, cost effective synthesis of poly[2,5-bis(N-methyl-N-alkylamino)phenylene vinylene]. Replacing the low yielding polymerization step in the current synthesis is the main objective of this proposal. By finding alternative routes to this step, many of the toxic reagents that are used in the original synthesis are avoided and replaced with safer, more benign options. The proposed synthesis is designed in such a way that many different types of polymerization reactions can be attempted based on a few simple easily made precursors. This versatility should allow a good number of options to be explored while spending minimal time in the laboratory preparing precursors. The anticipated benefit of this proposal is the development of a benign cost effective synthesis that can readily be scaled up to a commercial level. The ready availability of conjugated polymers would be of significant interest to the public and private sector.

Keywords:
Conjugated Polymers,Poly(Phenylene Vinylene),Ppv,Heck Reaction,Polymerization,Corrosion Inhibit

Spectra Group Limited's (SGL) contribution in responding to N00-079 is the development of an improved, benign, cost effective synthesis of poly[2,5-bis(N-methyl-N-alkylamino)phenylene vinylene] and several of its analogs. Replacing the low yielding polymerization step in the current synthesis is the one of the main objectives of this proposal as is continuing to replace any toxic reagents still being used. Once the synthesis of the aforementioned PPV is complete, the major effort will be directed towards synthesizing analogs on kilogram scale. Once these different PPVs have been assembled, experiments will be conducted to determine which of them meet the proper criteria for corrosion inhibition