Molecular packing in self-assembled p-n and n-p-n heterostructure co-oligomers

Junhua Wan, Yibao Li, Zhun Ma, Tingcheng Li, Wei Huang

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Abstract

The molecular packing structure in the self-assembled p-n and n-p-n heterostructure oligomers (OT2O and T2O2) was investigated. The macroscopic properties of the two oligomers were systemically investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), polarized optical microscopy (POM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), which revealed that the 3D (three-dimensional) assemblies of the two oligomers exhibited obvious differences. The two-dimensional assemblies (2D) of them were identified by scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) on a highly oriented poyrolytic graphite (HOPG) surface. Well-ordered monolayer assembly structures were fabricated by symmetric molecules (OT2Os), while the ordered dormain of asymmetric molecule (T2O2s) could not be clearly resolved. This system, as an excellent example, may provide guidance for the design of the novel p-n heterostructure oligomer and polymer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1821-1828
Number of pages8
JournalChinese Journal of Chemistry
Volume28
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Crystalline morphology
  • Monolayers
  • Oligomer
  • Self-assembly

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