CCI Phase I: Center for Molecular Tools for Conjugated Polymer Analysis and Optimization

这一阶段的CCI将结合实验和理论方法，以了解纯共轭聚合物的分子、介观尺度和整体性质之间的关系。CCI团队将以可预测和系统的方式测试聚合物链内和链间相互作用导致宏观材料特性的理论。CCI将重点研究聚噻吩体性质的分子起源和其他可能在各种电子和光伏应用中有用的共轭聚合物。共轭聚合物分析和优化分子工具中心将提供一个独特的教育和专业培训环境，整合光谱学、X射线衍射、显微镜、合成和理论方法。该中心还将促进不同的未来科学家和工程师群体的参与。化学创新中心(CCI)计划支持能够应对重大的、长期的基础化学研究挑战的研究中心，这些挑战既有可能产生变革性的研究，也有很高的可能性导致创新。这些中心将通过分享他们对这一具有挑战性的问题的创新方法的结果，吸引广泛的科学和公众兴趣。

This Phase I CCI will combine experimental and theoretical approaches to understanding the relationships between the molecular, mesoscale and bulk properties of neat conjugated polymers. The CCI team will test the theory that intra- and inter-polymer chain interactions give rise to macroscopic materials properties in predictable and systematic ways. The CCI will focus on the molecular origins of the bulk properties of polythiophene and other conjugated polymers that may be useful in a variety of electronic and photovoltaic applications.The Center for Molecular Tools for Conjugated Polymer Analysis and Optimization will offer a unique educational and professional training environment by integrating spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, microscopy, synthesis and theoretical approaches. The Center will also promote the participation of a diverse group of future scientists and engineers.The Centers for Chemical Innovation (CCI) Program supports research centers that can address major, long-term fundamental chemical research challenges that have a high probability of both producing transformative research and leading to innovation. These Centers will attract broad scientific and public interest by sharing the results of their innovative approach to this challenging question.