Bithiophenesulfonamide Building Block for π-Conjugated Donor-Acceptor Semiconductors

Ferdinand S. Melkonyan, Wei Zhao, Martin Drees, Nicholas D. Eastham, Matthew J. Leonardi, Melanie R. Butler, Zhihua Chen, Xinge Yu, Robert P.H. Chang, Mark A. Ratner, Antonio F. Facchetti*, Tobin J. Marks

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Abstract

We report here π-conjugated small molecules and polymers based on the new π-acceptor building block, bithiophenesulfonamide (BTSA). Molecular orbital computations and optical, electrochemical, and crystal structure analyses illuminate the architecture and electronic structure of the BTSA unit versus other acceptor building blocks. Field-effect transistors and photovoltaic cells demonstrate that BTSA is a promising unit for the construction of π-conjugated semiconducting materials.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)6944-6947
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume138
Issue number22
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 8 2016

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry(all)
  • Biochemistry
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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