Modular Synthesis of Fully Degradable Imine-Based Semiconducting p-Type and n-Type Polymers

Featuring acid-labile yet conjugated bonds along the polymer backbone, imine-based organic semiconductors are emerging as viable candidates for transient electronics. To enable their widespread use, a modular synthesis based on Stille cross-couplings is described herein. Compared to utilizing imine-based condensation, which is sensitive to interference from moisture, our approach offers relatively more control over batch-to-batch reactions....