Richard Kevin Mccullough

US Patent:

6602974, Aug 5, 2003

Filed:

Dec 4, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/004782

Inventors:

Richard D. McCullough - Allison Park PA
Jinsong Liu - Pittsburgh PA
Paul C. Ewbank - St. Paul MN
Elena E. Sheina - Pittsburgh PA

Assignee:

Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

C08G 1864

US Classification:

528 73, 525417, 525535, 525536, 528377, 528378, 528379

Abstract:

The present invention relates to polythiophenes, particularly regioregular head-to-tail poly(3-alkylthiophenes) (HT-PATs), block copolymers made therefrom, and their methods of formation. The present invention provides HT-PATs with well-defined, specific end-groups, functionalization of the defined HT-PATs, and incorporation of end group functionalized HT-PATs into block copolymers with structural polymers. The intrinsically conductive diblock and triblock copolymers, formed from the HT-PATs, have excellent conductivity and low polydispersities that are useful in a number of applications. The block copolymers of the present invention have been found to exhibit conductivities that range from a low of 10 S/cm for certain applications to as high as several hundred S/cm or more.

US Patent:

6887965, May 3, 2005

Filed:

Aug 4, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/634035

Inventors:

Richard D. McCullough - Allison Park PA, US
Jinsong Liu - Pittsburgh PA, US
Paul C. Ewbank - St. Paul MN, US
Elena E. Sheina - Pittsburgh PA, US

Assignee:

Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

C08G018/64

US Classification:

528 73, 525417, 525535, 525536

Abstract:

The present invention relates to polythiophenes, particularly regioregular head-to-tail poly(3-alkylthiophenes) (HT-PATs), block copolymers made therefrom, and their methods of formation. The present invention provides HT-PATs with well-defined, specific end-groups, functionalization of the defined HT-PATs, and incorporation of end group functionalized HT-PATs into block copolymers with structural polymers. The intrinsically conductive diblock and triblock copolymers, formed from the HT-PATs, have excellent conductivity and low polydispersities that are useful in a number of applications. The block copolymers of the present invention have been found to exhibit conductivities that range from a low of 10S/cm for certain applications to as high as several hundred S/cm or more.

US Patent:

7098294, Aug 29, 2006

Filed:

Apr 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/417244

Inventors:

Richard D. McCullough - Allison Park PA, US
Jinsong Liu - Pittsburgh PA, US
Paul C. Ewbank - St. Paul MN, US
Elena E. Sheina - Pittsburgh PA, US

Assignee:

Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

C08G 18/64
C08G 75/00

US Classification:

528377, 528378, 528379, 528380

Abstract:

The present invention relates to polythiophenes, particularly regioregular head-to-tail poly(3-alkylthiophenes) (HT-PATs), block copolymers made therefrom, and their methods of formation. The present invention provides HT-PATs with well-defined, specific end-groups, functionalization of the defined HT-PATs, and incorporation of end group functionalized HT-PATs into block copolymers with structural polymers. The intrinsically conductive diblock and triblock copolymers, formed from the HT-PATs, have excellent conductivity and low polydispersities that are useful in a number of applications. The block copolymers of the present invention have been found to exhibit conductivities that range from a low of 10S/cm for certain applications to as high as several hundred S/cm or more.

US Patent:

RE40813, Jun 30, 2009

Filed:

Aug 4, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/197727

Inventors:

Richard D. McCullough - Allison Park PA, US
Jinsong Liu - Pittsburgh PA, US
Paul C. Ewbank - Norristown PA, US
Elena E. Sheina - Pittsburgh PA, US

Assignee:

Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

C08G 18/64

US Classification:

528 73, 528377, 528378, 528379, 525536, 525417, 525535

Abstract:

The present invention relates to polythiophenes, particularly regioregular head-to-tail poly(3-alkylthiophenes) (HT-PATs), block copolymers made therefrom, and their methods of formation. The present invention provides HT-PATs with well-defined, specific end-groups, functionalization of the defined HT-PATs, and incorporation of end group functionalized HT-PATs into block copolymers with structural polymers. The intrinsically conductive diblock and triblock copolymers, formed from the HT-PATs, have excellent conductivity and low polydispersities that are useful in a number of applications. The block copolymers of the present invention have been found to exhibit conductivities that range from a low of 10S/cm for certain applications to as high as several hundred S/cm or more.

US Patent:

7671173, Mar 2, 2010

Filed:

Aug 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/849220

Inventors:

Richard D. McCullough - Pittsburgh PA, US
Mihaela C. Iovu - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

C08F 6/00

US Classification:

528491, 528480, 528482, 252500, 210638, 210688

Abstract:

Metal complexing agents are used to purify polymers including conducting polymers to provide very low metal content. The process comprises precipitating the polymer in solution into a solvent system comprising the metal complexing agent. Very low levels including undetectable levels of metals such as nickel and magnesium can be achieved. High purity polymers are used in electronics and photovoltaic applications.

US Patent:

RE41587, Aug 24, 2010

Filed:

May 2, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/799760

Inventors:

Richard D. McCullough - Pittsburgh PA, US
Jinsong Liu - Franklin MA, US
Paul C. Ewbank - Norristown PA, US
Elena E. Sheina - Pittsburgh PA, US

Assignee:

Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

C08G 18/64
C08F 283/00
C08L 81/00

US Classification:

528 73, 528373, 528377, 525417, 525535, 525536

Abstract:

The present invention relates to polythiophenes, particularly regioregular head-to-tail poly(3-alkylthiophenes) (HT-PATs), block copolymers made therefrom, and their methods of formation. The present invention provides HT-PATs with well-defined, specific end-groups, functionalization of the defined HT-PATs, and incorporation of end group functionalized HT-PATs into block copolymers with structural polymers. The intrinsically conductive diblock and triblock copolymers, formed from the HT-PATs, have excellent conductivity and low polydispersities that are useful in a number of applications. The block copolymers of the present invention have been found to exhibit conductivities that range from a low of 10S/cm for certain applications to as high as several hundred S/cm or more.

US Patent:

8227566, Jul 24, 2012

Filed:

Mar 23, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/088341

Inventors:

Richard D. McCullough - Allison Park PA, US
Jinsong Liu - Pittsburgh PA, US
Paul C. Ewbank - St. Paul MN, US
Elena E. Sheina - Pittsburgh PA, US

Assignee:

Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

C08G 75/00
C08G 81/00
C08L 81/00
C08L 75/04

US Classification:

528380, 525186, 525189, 525417, 525453, 977762

Abstract:

The present invention relates to polythiophenes, particularly regioregular head-to-tail poly(3-alkylthiophenes) (HT-PATs), block copolymers made therefrom, and their methods of formation. The present invention provides HT-PATs with well-defined, specific end-groups, functionalization of the defined HT-PATs, and incorporation of end group functionalized HT-PATs into block copolymers with structural polymers. The intrinsically conductive diblock and triblock copolymers, formed from the HT-PATs, have excellent conductivity and low polydispersities that are useful in a number of applications. The block copolymers of the present invention have been found to exhibit conductivities that range from a low of 10S/cm for certain applications to as high as several hundred S/cm or more.

US Patent:

8288508, Oct 16, 2012

Filed:

Aug 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/849229

Inventors:

Richard D. McCullough - Pittsburgh PA, US
Mihaela C. Iovu - Dallas TX, US
Itaru Osaka - Pittsburgh PA, US

Assignee:

Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

C08G 61/00

US Classification:

528397, 528396

Abstract:

Universal Grignard Metathesis (GRIM) reactions which provide access to conjugated polymers by GRIM methods. A method comprising: providing an unsaturated ring compound comprising at least two halogen ring substituents, providing an organomagnesium reagent comprising an organomagnesium component and a metal activation agent, combining the unsaturated ring compound with the reagent to form a second compound by metal-halogen exchange, wherein the metal activation agent activates the metal-halogen exchange, coupling the second compound to itself in an oligomerization or polymerization reaction. Metal activation agent can be lithium chloride. The process is commercially attractive and can be executed in good yields. Polyfluorenes, polypyrroles, and polythiophenes can be prepared for use in OLED, PLED, photovoltaic, transistor, antistatic coatings, and sensor applications.