Dinaphthopentalenes: Pentalene derivatives for organic thin-film transistors

Takeshi Kawase, Takeru Fujiwara, Chitoshi Kitamura, Akihito Konishi, Yasukazu Hirao, Kouzou Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Kurata, Takashi Kubo, Shoji Shinamura, Hiroki Mori, Eigo Miyazaki, Kazuo Takimiya

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Abstract

Extended π system: A nickel(0)-mediated reaction afforded dinaphthopentalene derivatives, whose electronic and electrochemical properties depend on the fusion patterns. Very high hole mobility was observed for an amorphous material, and the compounds are applicable to organic heterojunction photovoltaic cells (see picture).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7728-7732
Number of pages5
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume49
Issue number42
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 11 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Materials science
  • Molecular electronics
  • Photophysics
  • Polycycles
  • Semiconductors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry(all)

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