Organic Conductors
Organic conductors are an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional inorganic conductors. They are composed of carbon-based molecules that facilitate the flow of electricity through their molecular structure due to the delocalization of electrons.
Key Features and Applications
- Lack of toxic materials make organic conductors a greener alternative to inorganic conductors.
- Organic conductors can be processed using low cost, solution-based methods leading to reduced manufacturing costs of solar cells, making them more accessible.
- The ability to be processed into lightweight, flexible films make organic conductors suitable for flexible solar cells that can be integrated into a wide range of applications, from clothing to building materials.
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Related categories: PEDOT:PSS and PEDOT complexes, small molecule OPV donors, cathode interlayer materials (CIMs), green energy materials
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What is PEDOT:PSS?
PEDOT:PSS is a blend of two distinct polymers: poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) and polystyrene sulfonate (PSS).
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PEDOT:PSS Conductivity
PEDOT:PSS has conductivities in the range of 10-4 - 103 S cm-1. PEDOT:PSS is conductive because it contains the conjugated intrinsically conductive polymer (ICP) PEDOT.
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What is molecular engineering?
Molecular engineering is simply the design and synthesis of molecules with specific properties and functions in mind. Certain chemical groups and atoms incorporated into molecules results in them having certain characteristics.
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What is molecular electronics?
Molecular electronics or "moletronics" is to use molecules as building blocks to create electronic components. These molecular electronic components include transistors, diodes, capacitors, insulators, and wires.
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