Organic semiconductors

Fang Chung Chen*

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Abstract

Organic semiconductors (OSCs) have emerged as materials for use in a variety of modern optoelectronic devices, including organic light-emitting diodes and solar cells. In this article, we discuss the basics of OSCs, several fundamental charge storage scenarios, and the concept of doping in OSCs. We conclude with some interesting device applications, including electrophotographic devices, thin film transistors, and light-emitting transistors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Modern Optics
PublisherElsevier
Pages220-231
Number of pages12
Volume1-5
ISBN (Electronic)9780128149829
ISBN (Print)9780128092835
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2018

Keywords

  • Ambipolar
  • Conjugation
  • Doping
  • Electronic structure
  • Exciton
  • Field effect
  • Light-emitting transistors
  • Molecular orbital
  • Organic
  • Organic light-emitting diode
  • Photoconductivity
  • Polaron
  • Polymer
  • Soliton
  • Transistors

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