Electrosynthesis of Polymer Complexes of Some Metals with Vinylimidazole

The possibility of electrochemical synthesis of polymer complexes on the basis of 1-vinylimidazole was demonstrated. Vinylimidazole was found to undergo polymerization in the course of electrolysis in the presence of K 2 S 2 O 8 . At low current densities, polymer films were formed on the electrode surfaces, while at high currents, powders were obtained. The composition and structure of the polymer complexes were established by IR spectroscopy and elemental and thermogravimetric analysis.