Welcome to the research areas for the Reynolds Research Group.

Our group develops and investigates a broad family of pi-conjugated polymers for redox and optoelectronic applications; especially those involving electrochromism, photovoltaics, light emission, and charge transport. We have a strong synthetic component, both monomeric and polymeric, with over half of the group involved in syntheses. Electrochemical and spectroscopic characterizations help us determine polymer properties and are complemented by colorimetric, quartz crystal microgravimetric, and other analytical methods. We carry our work through to prototype device construction and testing as we develop absorptive/transmissive and reflective electrochromic devices, polymer-based solar cells, and light emitting devices. Collaboration with colleagues on the University campus, along with those at other institutions and companies, are especially directed to further applications of these multi-functional materials. To get to know the details, select an area below that you find interesting.

Monomer and Oligomer Chemistry

Monomer Sythesis Chemistry

Discrete Conjugated Oligomers

Conjugated Polymer Chemistry

Soluble Conjugated Polymers

Donor\Acceptor Conjugated Polymers

Conjugated Polyelectrolytes

Electrochromic Polymers

Analytical and Physical Characterization

Electrochemistry

Optical Properties

Colorimetry

Conjugated Polymer-Based Devices

Photovoltaic Devices and Solar Cells

Electrochromic Devices

Light Emitting Devices

Transparent Carbon Nanotube Devices

Supercapacitors