研究目的
Exploring the design principles for a functional lattice made of 2D polymers composed of hetero-triangulene units, focusing on control of π-conjugation and electronic structure of the knots.
研究成果
The study demonstrates that hetero-triangulene derivatives form kagome lattices with a peculiar electronic structure of a Dirac band sandwiched by two flat bands. The center atoms of the HTs act like sp2 'superatoms' B, C or N, influencing the electronic properties significantly. The kgm HT(B/N)-polymers are intrinsic semiconductors with band gaps in the range of 1.8-2.8 eV, showing high charge carrier mobility.
研究不足
The study is based on computational predictions and lacks experimental validation. The impact of slight twisting of the kgm HT(N/B)-polymers on their electronic characteristics is negligible but mentioned.