Exploring Structure-Function Relationships in Organic Field Effect Transistors
This research discusses the structure-function relationships in organic field effect transistors (OFETs) and highlights the advantages of organic semiconductors over inorganic alternatives. Organic semiconductors enable easier manufacturing, low-temperature processing, solution processing, and cost-effective production on flexible substrates. Experimental results demonstrate that OFETs with a specific molecular structure (62.5% Cl-TesADT and 37.5% TesADT) achieve higher hole mobility due to optimal grain connectivity formed at the eutectic point. Future studies may investigate other TesADT derivatives.
Exploring Structure-Function Relationships in Organic Field Effect Transistors
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Structure-Function Relationships in Organic Field Effect Transistors Kirsten Parratt Summer 2011 Loo Group
Why Organic Semiconductors? What are Organic Semiconductors? What advantages do they offer? • An alternative to inorganic electronics: • Easier manufacturing • Low temperature processing • Solution processing • Lower costs • Flexible substrates Image:shttp://www.konarka.com/index.php/power-plastic/about-power-plastic/ http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-02-carbon-nanotube-transistors-inexpensive-flexible.html
How it works-Physical Gold Contacts Active Layer Silicon Oxide Silicon
Devices TesADT • Processing Steps: • Weigh out compounds • Dissolve in solution • Clean SiO2 wafer • Spincast/dropcast onto substrate • Evaporate gold contacts Cl-TesADT
AFM 50 mol% 100 mol% 62.5 mol% 0 mol%
Conclusion • At 62.5% ClTesADT and 37.5%TesADT, a eutectic point forms • This eutectic point has the highest intermixing and therefore the greatest grain connectivity • As a result, OFETs with this molecular structure have higher hole mobility and function better • Future work could involve other TesADT derivatives
Acknowledgements • Professor Loo • Stephanie Lee • Loo Lab Group • Princeton Environmental Institute
GIXD 37.5mol% 50mol% 12.5mol% 87.5mol% 100mol% 62.5mol%