Structure-property relationships in functional conjugated oligomers

Relationships between the structure of defined alpha-conjugated oligothioph enes and their electronic properties were examined. Compared to the parent series of 'end-capped' oligothiophenes, the synthesis and characterization of mixed oligoheterocycles, oligothiophene metal complexes, and crown ether -functionalized oligothiophenes will elucidate the manifold possibilities t o influence and extend their promising electronic properties, which are imp ortant with respect to technological applications in electronic devices, su ch as oligothiophene-based organic light-emitting diodes or sensors.