Push–pull thiophene chromophores for electro-optic applications: from 1D linear to β-branched structures
Christian Rothe, David Neußer, Niklas Hoppe, Klaus Dirnberger, Wolfgang Vogel, Sergio Gámez‐Valenzuela, Juan T. López Navarrete, Belén Villacampa, Manfred Berroth, M. Carmen Ruiz Delgado, Sabine Ludwigs
Abstract
This study demonstrates that β-branched thiophenes exhibit improved NLO properties and thermal stability for electro-optic applications compared to 1D linear systems.
Topics & Concepts
ChromophoreThiopheneThermal stabilityMaterials scienceLinear polymerThermalOptoelectronicsPolymer chemistryChemistryPhotochemistryPolymerOrganic chemistryPhysicsComposite materialThermodynamicsNonlinear Optical Materials ResearchOrganic and Molecular Conductors ResearchOrganic Electronics and Photovoltaics