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Molecular Characterization of Organic Electronic Films

Journal Article · · Advanced Materials
Organic electronics have emerged as a viable competitor to amorphous silicon for the active layer in low-cost electronics. The critical performance of organic electronic materials is closely related to their morphology and molecular packing. Unlike their inorganic counterparts, polymers combine complex repeat unit structure and crystalline disorder. This combination prevents any single technique from being able to uniquely solve the packing arrangement of the molecules. Here, a general methodology for combining multiple, complementary techniques that provide accurate unit cell dimensions and molecular orientation is described. The combination of measurements results in a nearly complete picture of the organic film morphology.
Research Organization:
BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY (BNL)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE SC OFFICE OF SCIENCE (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
1041767
Report Number(s):
BNL--97445-2012-JA
Journal Information:
Advanced Materials, Journal Name: Advanced Materials Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 23; ISSN 0935-9648
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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