Understanding how Lewis acids dope organic semiconductors: a “complex” story
Pablo Simón Marqués, Giacomo Londi, Brett Yurash, Thuc‐Quyen Nguyen, Stephen Barlow, Seth R. Marder, David Beljonne
Abstract
Here we report on DFT calculations investigating the mechanistic aspects in doping organic semiconductors by the use of Lewis acids. Our results highlight the role played by the formation of diboron-containing bridged anions in the doping mechanism.
Topics & Concepts
Lewis acids and basesDopingOrganic semiconductorSemiconductorChemistryMechanism (biology)Computational chemistryCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceCatalysisPhilosophyOptoelectronicsEpistemologyOrganic Electronics and PhotovoltaicsOrganic and Molecular Conductors ResearchOrganic Light-Emitting Diodes Research