Abstract

Conjugated polymers have been intensively studied in recent years due to their intrinsic conductivity and the wide range over which conductivity can be varied.¹ Polypyrrole and polythiophene have received particular attention because these materials are stable in air with conductivity in the range of 10² S/cm.² While conductivity and weight loss have been determined as a function of temperature,³ analysis of the resultant pyrolized products has not been attempted. Of particular interest is the photothermal and/or photochemical processes which would be initiated by a focused laser beam.

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