Title: Backbone-driven host–dopant miscibility modulates molecular doping in NDI conjugated polymers

Journal Article · · Materials Horizons
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MH01357B · OSTI ID:1836602
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  1. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Physical Sciences and Engineering Division (PSE), KAUST Solar Center (KSC), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
  2. Department of Chemistry, University College London, 20 Gordon Street, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK
  3. School of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406, USA
  4. Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG, Groningen, The Netherlands
  5. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Core Labs, Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia

Molecular doping is the key to enabling organic electronic devices, however, the design strategies to maximize doping efficiency demands further clarity and comprehension.

Research Organization:
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
British Council Newton Fund; Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC); King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST); Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO); USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0022050
OSTI ID:
1836602
Journal Information:
Materials Horizons, Journal Name: Materials Horizons Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 9; ISSN 2051-6347; ISSN MHAOAL
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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