THE APPLICATION OF FT-IR SPECTROELECTROCHEMISTRY TO THE STUDY OF CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS

The application of in situ Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy to the investigation of the properties of conductive polymers and to the study of their electrochemical reaction processes is described. Two di fferent experimental methods, external reflection absorption spectrosc opy and internal reflection spectroscopy, are discussed. Results of th e study of electronic effects, absorption band intensity enhancement, structural changes of the polymer chain, and changes in the content of counter-ions in the polymer matrix are presented.