Section II: Microstructure of Semiconducting Polymers Chapter 5: Characterization of Polymer Semiconductors by Neutron Scattering Techniques

Gregory M. Newbloom, Kiran Kanekal, Jeffrey J. Richards, Lilo D. Pozzo

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Abstract

Neutron scattering is a powerful tool for the analysis of structure and dynamics in organic semiconductor systems, including conjugated polymers. This chapter covers the major techniques that have been applied to study phase behaviour, structure and dynamics in these systems. Elastic scattering techniques, including small-angle neutron scattering, neutron reflectometry and grazing incidence small-angle neutron scattering serve as advanced and complementary tools to non-destructively probe structure over nanometre length scales. Quasi-elastic neutron scattering is also briefly discussed to demonstrate its value in the analysis of dynamic motion in conductive polymers. An introduction to the basic principles, theories and data analysis are provided for each technique, in addition to example applications from the literature.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationFluorinated Polymers, Volume 1
Subtitle of host publicationSynthesis, Properties, Processing and Simulation
EditorsBen Zhong Tang, Christine Luscombe
PublisherRoyal Society of Chemistry
Pages163-186
Number of pages24
Edition21
ISBN (Electronic)9781782620341, 9781782624134, 9781782624158, 9781782625759, 9781782629160
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017

Publication series

NameRSC Polymer Chemistry Series
Number21
Volume2017-January
ISSN (Print)2044-0790
ISSN (Electronic)2044-0804

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Bioengineering
  • Biomaterials
  • Polymers and Plastics

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