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Advances and Challenges in Organic Electronics

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Electronic Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2019) | Viewed by 28845

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Dr. Frédéric Dumur

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Faculté des Sciences, Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS, ICR UMR 7273, F-13397 Marseille, France
Interests: photopolymerization; photoinitiators; metal complexes; organic chemistry
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Prof. Fabrice Goubard

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Cergy-Pontoise University, Cergy, France
Interests: organic and hybrid solar cells; TADF; dyes

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Dear Colleagues,

Organic Electronics is a rapidly evolving multidisciplinary research field at the interface between Organic Chemistry and Physics. Organic Electronics is based on the use of the unique optical and electrical properties of π-conjugated materials that range from small molecules to polymers. The wide activity of researchers in Organic Electronics lies in the fact the potential is huge and the list of potential applications almost endless. Application of these electronic and optoelectronic devices range from Organic Field Effect Transistors (OFETs) to Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) and Organic Solar Cells (OSCs), sensors, etc.

We invite colleagues to contribute to this Special Issue on the aforementioned concepts and keywords. The goal for this Special Issue is to describe the recent developments of this rapidly developing interdisciplinary research field. Full papers, communications, and reviews are all welcome.

Dr. Frédéric Dumur
Prof. Fabrice Goubard
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Keywords

  • OLEDs
  • OFETs
  • DSSC
  • OCSs
  • sensors
  • pi-conjugated materials

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Optoelectronic Properties of C60 and C70 Fullerene Derivatives: Designing and Evaluating Novel Candidates for Efficient P3HT Polymer Solar Cells
by Juganta K. Roy, Supratik Kar and Jerzy Leszczynski
Materials 2019, 12(14), 2282; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12142282 - 16 Jul 2019
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Ten novel fullerene-derivatives (FDs) of C60 and C70 had been designed as acceptor for polymer solar cell (PSC) by employing the quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) model, which was developed strategically with a reasonably big pool of experimental power conversion efficiency (PCE) [...] Read more.
Ten novel fullerene-derivatives (FDs) of C60 and C70 had been designed as acceptor for polymer solar cell (PSC) by employing the quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) model, which was developed strategically with a reasonably big pool of experimental power conversion efficiency (PCE) data. The QSPR model was checked and validated with stringent parameter and reliability of predicted PCE values of all designed FDs. They were assessed by the applicability domain (AD) and process randomization test. The predicted PCE of FDs range from 7.96 to 23.01. The obtained encouraging results led us to the additional theoretical analysis of the energetics and UV-Vis spectra of isolated dyes employing Density functional theory (DFT) and Time-dependent-DFT (TD-DFT) calculations using PBE/6-31G(d,p) and CAM-B3LYP/6-311G(d,p) level calculations, respectively. The FD4 is the best C60-derivatives candidates for PSCs as it has the lowest exciton binding energy, up-shifted lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) energy level to increase open-circuit voltage (VOC) and strong absorption in the UV region. In case of C70-derivatives, FD7 is potential candidate for future PSCs due to its strong absorption in UV-Vis region and lower exciton binding energy with higher VOC. Our optoelectronic results strongly support the developed QSPR model equation. Analyzing QSPR model and optoelectronic parameters, we concluded that the FD1, FD2, FD4, and FD10 are the most potential candidates for acceptor fragment of fullerene-based PSC. The outcomes of tactical molecular design followed by the investigation of optoelectronic features are suggested to be employed as a significant resource for the synthesis of FDs as an acceptor of PSCs. Full article
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Push-Pull Chromophores Based on the Naphthalene Scaffold: Potential Candidates for Optoelectronic Applications
by Corentin Pigot, Guillaume Noirbent, Thanh-Tuân Bui, Sébastien Péralta, Didier Gigmes, Malek Nechab and Frédéric Dumur
Materials 2019, 12(8), 1342; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12081342 - 24 Apr 2019
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A series of ten push-pull chromophores comprising 1H-cyclopenta[b]naphthalene-1,3(2H)-dione as the electron-withdrawing group have been designed, synthesized, and characterized by UV-visible absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry and theoretical calculations. The solvatochromic behavior of the different dyes has [...] Read more.
A series of ten push-pull chromophores comprising 1H-cyclopenta[b]naphthalene-1,3(2H)-dione as the electron-withdrawing group have been designed, synthesized, and characterized by UV-visible absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry and theoretical calculations. The solvatochromic behavior of the different dyes has been examined in 23 solvents and a positive solvatochromism has been found for all dyes using the Kamlet-Taft solvatochromic relationship, demonstrating the polar form to be stabilized in polar solvents. To establish the interest of this polyaromatic electron acceptor only synthesizable in a multistep procedure, a comparison with the analog series based on the benchmark indane-1,3-dione (1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione) has been done. A significant red-shift of the intramolecular charge transfer band has been found for all dyes, at a comparable electron-donating group. Parallel to the examination of the photophysical properties of the different chromophores, a major improvement of the synthetic procedure giving access to 1H-cyclopenta[b]naphthalene-1,3(2H)-dione has been achieved. Full article
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Old Molecule, New Chemistry: Exploring Silicon Phthalocyanines as Emerging N-Type Materials in Organic Electronics
by Nathan J. Yutronkie, Trevor M. Grant, Owen A. Melville, Benoît H. Lessard and Jaclyn L. Brusso
Materials 2019, 12(8), 1334; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12081334 - 24 Apr 2019
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Efficient synthesis of silicon phthalocyanines (SiPc) eliminating the strenuous reaction conditions and hazardous reagents required by classical methods is described. Implementation into organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) affords average electron field-effect mobility of 3.1 × 10−3 cm2 V−1 s−1 and [...] Read more.
Efficient synthesis of silicon phthalocyanines (SiPc) eliminating the strenuous reaction conditions and hazardous reagents required by classical methods is described. Implementation into organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) affords average electron field-effect mobility of 3.1 × 10−3 cm2 V−1 s−1 and threshold voltage of 25.6 V for all synthetic routes. These results demonstrate that our novel chemistry can lead to high performing SiPc-based n-type OTFTs. Full article
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Low Temperature Solution-Processable 3D-Patterned Charge Recombination Layer for Organic Tandem Solar Cells
by Jin Woo Choi, Jong Woo Jin, Denis Tondelier, Yvan Bonnassieux and Bernard Geffroy
Materials 2019, 12(1), 162; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12010162 - 7 Jan 2019
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We propose a novel method to pattern the charge recombination layer (CRL) with a low-temperature solution-processable ZnO layer (under 150 °C) for organic solar cell applications. Due to the optimal drying process and thermal annealing condition, ZnO sol-gel particles formed a three-Dimensional (3D) [...] Read more.
We propose a novel method to pattern the charge recombination layer (CRL) with a low-temperature solution-processable ZnO layer (under 150 °C) for organic solar cell applications. Due to the optimal drying process and thermal annealing condition, ZnO sol-gel particles formed a three-Dimensional (3D) structure without using a high temperature or ramping method. The generated 3D nano-ripple pattern showed a height of around 120 nm, and a valley-to-valley distance of about 500 nm. Based on this newly developed ZnO nano-ripple patterning technique, it was possible to pattern the CRL without damaging the underneath layers in tandem structure. The use of nano-ripple patterned ZnO as the part of CRL, led to the concomitant improvement of the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of about 30%, compared with non-patterned CRL device. Full article
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Recent Advances of Hierarchical and Sequential Growth of Macromolecular Organic Structures on Surface
by Corentin Pigot and Frédéric Dumur
Materials 2019, 12(4), 662; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12040662 - 22 Feb 2019
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The fabrication of macromolecular organic structures on surfaces is one major concern in materials science. Nanoribbons, linear polymers, and porous nanostructures have gained a lot of interest due to their possible applications ranging from nanotemplates, catalysis, optoelectronics, sensors, or data storage. During decades, [...] Read more.
The fabrication of macromolecular organic structures on surfaces is one major concern in materials science. Nanoribbons, linear polymers, and porous nanostructures have gained a lot of interest due to their possible applications ranging from nanotemplates, catalysis, optoelectronics, sensors, or data storage. During decades, supramolecular chemistry has constituted an unavoidable approach for the design of well-organized structures on surfaces displaying a long-range order. Following these initial works, an important milestone has been established with the formation of covalent bonds between molecules. Resulting from this unprecedented approach, various nanostructures of improved thermal and chemical stability compared to those obtained by supramolecular chemistry and displaying unique and unprecedented properties have been developed. However, a major challenge exists: the growth control is very delicate and a thorough understanding of the complex mechanisms governing the on-surface chemistry is still needed. Recently, a new approach consisting in elaborating macromolecular structures by combining consecutive steps has been identified as a promising strategy to elaborate organic structures on surface. By designing precursors with a preprogrammed sequence of reactivity, a hierarchical or a sequential growth of 1D and 2D structures can be realized. In this review, the different reaction combinations used for the design of 1D and 2D structures are reported. To date, eight different sequences of reactions have been examined since 2008, evidencing the intense research activity existing in this field. Full article
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Recent Advances on Nitrofluorene Derivatives: Versatile Electron Acceptors to Create Dyes Absorbing from the Visible to the Near and Far Infrared Region
by Guillaume Noirbent and Frédéric Dumur
Materials 2018, 11(12), 2425; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma11122425 - 30 Nov 2018
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Push–pull dyes absorbing in the visible range have been extensively studied so that a variety of structures have already been synthesized and reported in the literature. Conversely, dyes absorbing in the near and far infrared region are more scarce and this particularity relies [...] Read more.
Push–pull dyes absorbing in the visible range have been extensively studied so that a variety of structures have already been synthesized and reported in the literature. Conversely, dyes absorbing in the near and far infrared region are more scarce and this particularity relies on the following points: difficulty of purification, presence of side-reaction during synthesis, low availability of starting materials, and low reaction yields. Over the years, several strategies such as the elongation of the π-conjugated spacer or the improvement of the electron-donating and accepting ability of both donors and acceptors connected via a conjugated or an aliphatic spacer have been examined to red-shift the absorption spectra of well-established visible dyes. However, this strategy is not sufficient, and the shift often remains limited. A promising alternative consists in identifying a molecule further used as an electron-accepting group and already presenting an absorption band in the near infrared region and to capitalize on its absorption to design near and far infrared absorbing dyes. This is the case with poly(nitro)fluorenes that already exhibit such a contribution in the near infrared region. In this review, an overview of the different dyes elaborated with poly(nitro)fluorenes is presented. The different applications where these different dyes have been used are also detailed. Full article
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