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Title: The effect of side chain engineering on conjugated polymers in organic electrochemical transistors for bioelectronic applications

Journal Article · · Journal of Materials Chemistry C
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TC05229B · OSTI ID:1838906
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  1. Materials Science and Engineering Department, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-2120, USA
  2. Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3TA, UK
  3. Materials Science and Engineering Department, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-2120, USA, Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 98195, USA

The versatile synthetic side chain toolbox assists in tuning the OECT parameters by controlling material properties of organic mixed conductors. In this review we critically summarise and evaluate various side chains used throughout OECT materials.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0020046
OSTI ID:
1838906
Journal Information:
Journal of Materials Chemistry C, Journal Name: Journal of Materials Chemistry C Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 10; ISSN JMCCCX; ISSN 2050-7526
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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