Targeting ordered oligothiophene fibers with enhanced functional properties by interplay of self-assembly and wet lithography†
Denis Gentili,Francesca Di Maria,Fabiola Liscio,Laura Ferlauto,Francesca Leonardi,Lucia Maini,Massimo Gazzano,Silvia Milita,Giovanna Barbarella,Massimiliano Cavallini
Journal of Materials Chemistry Pub Date : 08/24/2012 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C2JM33998F
Abstract

Reproducible spatial control of a self-assembly process of fiber-forming oligothiophenes was achieved by using confinement effects. This strategy allowed the direct integration with a precise control over density, orientation, and size of supramolecular semiconducting fibers in OFET devices, demonstrating that well-aligned fibers exhibit a substantial enhancement of electrical performances.

Graphical abstract: Targeting ordered oligothiophene fibers with enhanced functional properties by interplay of self-assembly and wet lithography