Anthradithiophene-based organic semiconductors through regiodirected double annulations
Andrea Nitti, Giacomo Forti, Gabriele Bianchi, Chiara Botta, Francesca Tinti, Massimo Gazzano, Nadia Camaioni, Riccardo Pó, Dario Pasini
Abstract
An innovative double annulation regiospecific synthesis of angularly fused anthradithiophene-based scaffolds is reported, carried out with very low values for E factors. Further functionalization affords small molecules as semiconducting organic materials.
Topics & Concepts
AnnulationMaterials scienceOrganic semiconductorSemiconductorSurface modificationOrganic moleculesNanotechnologyMoleculeOptoelectronicsChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryChemistryCatalysisEngineeringOrganic Electronics and PhotovoltaicsSynthesis and Properties of Aromatic CompoundsConducting polymers and applications