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The synthesis of novel polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons : the search for organic semiconductor materials

A collection of 4,10-chrysene derivatives was prepared via the BHQ (Bull-Hutchings- Quayle) reaction, their electronic and morphological properties analysed and assessed for suitability as organic semiconductor (OSC) materials. Larger polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) such as benzo[k]tetraphenes and dinaphtho[1,2,-b:1',2'- k]chrysenes were then prepared and similarly characterised. An acene-based OSC material TMTES-pentacene was also prepared. It is proposed that non-linear PAH- based OSC materials may provide an alternative to popular acene-based materials; offering advantages in stability, diversity and handling.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:bl.uk/oai:ethos.bl.uk:618006
Date January 2014
CreatorsLittle, Mark Simon
ContributorsQuayle, Peter; Yeates, Stephen
PublisherUniversity of Manchester
Source SetsEthos UK
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation
Sourcehttps://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-synthesis-of-novel-polycyclic-aromatic-hydrocarbons-the-search-for-organic-semiconductor-materials(e81cb21c-e801-449d-9bbf-4ad02659d30a).html

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