蟺-Conjugated systems
2a and
2b containing thiophene-fused DCNQI with long al
kyl and trifluoromethylphenyl groups were synthesized as potential active materials for solution-processed and air-stable n-type organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs). The electrochemical measurements revealed that the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) of the compounds have an energy level less than 鈭?.0 eV, indicating air stable n-type materials. The long al
kyl groups endowed the compounds good solubility and solution-processability. X-ray diffraction measurements revealed the difference of the molecular arrangement depending on the al
kyl groups, which were also observed in the UV鈥搗is absorptions of the films. A relatively good mobility up to 0.003 cm
2 V
鈥? s
鈥? for
2a by spin-coating was obtained with good air stability.
Keywords:
thiophene-fused DCNQI; n-type; solution-processed; air-stable; organic thin-film transistors