Polyacetylene

Polyacetylene is a type of organic polymer made up of long chains of connected carbon atoms with alternating single and double bonds. This structure gives it interesting electrical properties, as it can conduct electricity better than typical plastics when doped with certain substances. It was one of the first materials studied for potential use in organic electronics, like flexible, lightweight conductors and semiconductors. While it is not widely used commercially, its discovery helped advance the development of conductive plastics and organic electronic devices, making it a significant material in materials science and electronics research.