Synthesis of Carbynoid Materials by Chemical Dehydrohalogenation of Halogen-Containing Polymers

Chemical dehydrohalogenation of some halogen-containing polymers [1] is known to be one of the most convenient and accessible methods for synthesizing carbynoid structures. The latter are generally defined as carbonrich chain-like poly(or oligo)mers with both polyyne-and cumulene-type moieties, extended interchain cross-linking as well as end-capping and/or pendant side groups [2].