研究目的
Investigating the importance of cross-linker crystallinity with respect to polymer morphology and hence mechanical and electrical properties in conjugated polymers.
研究成果
The study demonstrates that cross-linker crystallinity significantly impacts polymer film morphology, mechanical properties, and electrical performance. Branch cross-linkers with tertiary carbon atoms form an evenly cross-linked network, leading to improved ductility and stable charge transport under strain. The findings provide insights into the design of stretchable polymer semiconductors for flexible electronics.
研究不足
The study focuses on the effects of cross-linker crystallinity on polymer morphology and properties but does not extensively explore the impact of cross-linker chemistry beyond urethane groups and branching. The mechanical and electrical property measurements are limited to specific conditions and may not fully represent all potential applications.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved synthesizing four alkyl cross-linkers with various amounts of branching and urethane linkages to disrupt and promote crystallization, respectively. The cross-linkers were end-capped with perfluorophenyl azide (PFPA) groups for cross-linking.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
A DPP-based polymer was selected for its long alkyl side chains and flexible linker in the backbone.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Instruments used include differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), grazing-incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXD), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and organic field-effect transistor (OFET) measurements.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Polymer thin films were prepared by mixing the neat polymer semiconductor solution with cross-linker and spin-coating on substrates. Films were cured at 150 °C for 30 min under nitrogen.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using UV?vis, GIXD, DSC, and AFM to evaluate film morphology, mechanical properties, and charge transport properties.
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