Polypyrroles

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009230",
  "term": "Polypyrroles",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of conjugated polymers formed by the oxidative polymerization of pyrrole monomers. The resulting polymer chains consist of repeating pyrrole units linked through their alpha carbons, creating a delocalized pi-electron system. These materials are electrically conductive when doped and are employed in applications such as sensors, actuators, and antistatic coatings due to their redox activity and environmental stability.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "conjugated polymer"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 15. 'Glossary of terms relating to electronic, photonic and magnetic properties of polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 60 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-0501)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polypyrroles/"
}