Probing single-chain conformation and its impact on the optoelectronic properties of donor–accepter conjugated polymers
Zhiqiang Cao, Zhaofan Li, Sara A. Tolba, Gage T. Mason, Miao Xiong, Michael U. Ocheje, Amirhadi Alesadi, Changwoo Do, Kunlun Hong, Ting Lei, Simon Rondeau‐Gagné, Wenjie Xia, Xiaodan Gu
Abstract
The optoelectronic properties of a given conjugated polymer depend on the chain rigidity and more importantly local chain planarity. The local backbone planarity determines the conjugation length as large twists result in break of conjugation.
Topics & Concepts
Planarity testingConjugated systemRigidity (electromagnetism)PolymerChain (unit)Materials scienceSide chainPolymer chemistryOptoelectronicsCrystallographyChemistryPhysicsComposite materialAstronomyOrganic Electronics and PhotovoltaicsPerovskite Materials and ApplicationsConducting polymers and applications