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Crystallization and Matrix Effects on the Electronic Properties of Polymers Doped with CT Salts of TCNQ

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 February 2011

Yang-Cheng Fann ,
Susan A. Jansen  and
Marygail Hutchins
Yang-Cheng Fann
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, Temple University, Phila., PA.
Susan A. Jansen
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, Temple University, Phila., PA.
Marygail Hutchins
Affiliation:
ICI Advanced Materials, Exton, PA.
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Abstract

Molecularly doped polymer films have shown potential for applications in electrophotography and molecular electronics. The electrooptical and magnetic properties as well as conductivities are enhanced significantly by doping chargetransfer(CT) complexes or dye into a polymeric matrix, by comparison with nondoped polymer films.

Polycarbonate films doped with CT complexes based on 7,7′,8,8′- tetracyanoquinodimethane( TCNQ) were studied from 100K to 450K. Crystallization and formation of ‘nearly’ spaced aggregates within the polymer matrix were observed. These phenomena were affected by several factors such as the film thickness, evaporation process, temperature and concentration within the polymer matrix. Discontinuities in magnetic properties at 200K, possibly due to solvent encapsulation in the matrix, and at about 385K due to glass transition of the polymer were observed.

Characterization, conductivity measurements in comparison with pristine complexes, and photoirradiation studies on these doped films are presented.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 214: Symposium R1 – Optical and Electrical Properties of Polymers , 1990 , 107
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1991

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