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The Synthesis Of A Bisbenzothiophene (Bbt) Based Organic Semiconductor With Increased Function And Increased Solubility, Mary England
The Synthesis Of A Bisbenzothiophene (Bbt) Based Organic Semiconductor With Increased Function And Increased Solubility, Mary England
Senior Honors Theses
Organic semiconductors are growing in applications for use in modern technology.1 The main interest in these molecules can be attributed to their low cost (compared to silicon) and their ability to be used on flexible substrates. There are four features that make a good organic semiconductor. First, the molecule should be conjugated, having alternating single and double bonds (lone electron pairs act similarly to double bonds). Secondly, the molecule should be planar, or flat, in shape. Thirdly, the molecule should have a narrow band gap to increase the overall conductivity. Lastly, the molecule should be soluble to ease application. …