Anodic synthesis of poly(p-phenylene)

This paper describes studies carried out on poly(p-phenylene) obtained by anodic polymerization of benzene and other aromatic compounds. It coatains over 100 refereces concerning electrochemical polymerization, polymerization mechanism, physical, spectroscopic and electrochemical properties, film morphology and applications. The aim of this report is to provide an exhaustive survey of this subject and to try and extract new research trends in this field.