Side-chain degradation of ultrapure π-conjugated oligomers: implications for organic electronics

R.J. Abbel, M. Wolffs, R.A.A. Bovee, J.L.J. Dongen, van, X.W. Lou, O. Henze, W.J. Feast, E.W. Meijer, A.P.H.J. Schenning

Research output: Contribution to journalArticleAcademicpeer-review

47 Citations (Scopus)
1 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

The degrdn. of two defect-free pi-conjugated oligomers and the participation of their solubilizing side chains in the process are studied in unprecedented detail. The detected intermediate products reveal a mechanism of successive shortening of alkyl and oligo(ethylene glycol) substituents. Eventually, these processes cause chem. modifications in the conjugated backbone, which strongly influence the electronic properties of the materials.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)597-602
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume21
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Side-chain degradation of ultrapure π-conjugated oligomers: implications for organic electronics'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this