Solution-processed small molecule-polymer blend organic thin-film transistors with hole mobility greater than 5 cm2/Vs.

Smith J, Zhang W, Sougrat R, Zhao K, Li R, Cha D, Amassian A, Heeney M, McCulloch I, Anthopoulos TD

Using phase-separated organic semiconducting blends containing a small molecule, as the hole transporting material, and a conjugated amorphous polymer, as the binder material, we demonstrate solution-processed organic thin-film transistors with superior performance characteristics that include; hole mobility >5 cm(2) /Vs, current on/off ratio ≥10(6) and narrow transistor parameter spread. These exceptional characteristics are attributed to the electronic properties of the binder polymer and the advantageous nanomorphology of the blend film.

Keywords:

Thiophenes

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Polymers

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Microscopy, Atomic Force

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Electrodes

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Transistors, Electronic

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Heterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More Rings