Combined electrodeposition and electropolymerization method to produce surface-bound polystyrenyl NHC thin films

Chemical Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jessica L. Bosso, Justin Lomax, Garima Garg, Wai-Tung Shiu, Jordan N. Bentley, Matthew J. Turnbull, Monika R. Snowdon, James J. Noël, Cathleen M. Crudden, Joe B. Gilroy, Paul J. Ragogna
DOI: 10.1039/d6sc00603e
Cited by: 3
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Abstract

with excellent selectivity factors up to 0.90. These results establish polystyrenyl NHC films as robust nanometer-thick inhibitor coatings that couple strong NHC-metal bonding with the hydrophobic insulating character of polystyrene.

Fields of Study & Subjects

N-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Conducting polymers and applications Dielectric materials and actuators

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
17
Pages
8472–8478
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN