This paper describes studies carried out on poly(p-phenylene) obtained
by anodic polymerization of benzene and other aromatic compounds. It
contains over 100 references concerning electrochemical polymerization
, polymerization mechanism, physical, spectroscopic and electrochemica
l properties, film morphology and applications. The aim of this report
is to provide an exhaustive survey of this subject and to try and ext
ract new research trends in this field.