Facile One Pot Preparation of [Ru(bpy)2PVP10]2+ (RuPVP) Polymer

Many previous literature reports generated from the Rusling and Forster groups have pointed to other previous literature reports that should be followed in order to obtain electrochemiluminescence (ECL) generating cis-[Ru(bpy)2PVP10](ClO4)2 (RuPVP) polymer. The literature train that one delves into when attempting to elucidate the preparation steps involved includes various reports describing isolation and purification of many precursor materials. However, it is possible to purchase precursor chemicals and synthesize this material in several mini-steps in one vessel (or one pot) eliminating the tediousness of isolating every precursor substance. In addition, upon careful stoichiometric addition of counter ions to the solution, one can tailor solubility characteristics of the resulting polymer. In this fashion, one accumulates an appreciation of inorganic polymer synthesis concurrent to making economical use of valuable research time.