Molecular complex composed of conductive polymer and high molecular electrolyte, and manufacture therefor

PURPOSE: To provide a conductive polymer composition superior in optical property, conductivity, workability, etc., by including a molecular complex, which is composed of high molecular electrolyte and conductive polymer and which is manufactured by template chemical polymerization. CONSTITUTION: A high molecular electrolyte, having a function as a template [for example, poly (styrene sulfonic acid)] and monomer (for example, aniline) are connected so as to form a template-complex. Next, the monomer is oxidized for polymerization by an oxidant, and a molecular complex, which is composed of high molecular electrolyte and conductive polymer, is formed so as to obtain a workable conductive polymer composition. Free high molecular electrolyte molecule is preferably eliminated so as to purify the molecular complex by solvent extrusion, which includes liquid extrusion and solid extrusion, from the reaction mixture. A conductive polymer composition, which is thereby obtained can be formed into a powder, fiber or a thin film. COPYRIGHT: (C)1995,JPO