Formation of Conjugated Polymer Monolayer Networks on Water Surface and Nonlinear Charge Transport

Abstract Material‐networked conduction paths provide nonlinear electronic properties, which are essential components of computing and physically mimic the brain. In this study, the formation of conjugated polymer monolayer networks and their nonlinear charge transport is demonstrated. Poly(3‐hexylth...

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Main Authors: Yuya Ishizaki‐Betchaku, Naoki Hara, Taikai Matsuda, Jun Matsui, Takahiro Seki, Shusaku Nagano
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Published: Wiley-VCH 2024-11-01
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author Yuya Ishizaki‐Betchaku
Naoki Hara
Taikai Matsuda
Jun Matsui
Takahiro Seki
Shusaku Nagano
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description Abstract Material‐networked conduction paths provide nonlinear electronic properties, which are essential components of computing and physically mimic the brain. In this study, the formation of conjugated polymer monolayer networks and their nonlinear charge transport is demonstrated. Poly(3‐hexylthiophene) (P3HT) monolayer networks doped with 2,3,5,6‐tetrafluoro‐7,7,8,8‐tetracyanoquinodimethane (F4TCNQ) is fabricated using the co‐spread method with an amphiphilic liquid crystal molecule at the air–water interface. Atomic force microscopy and Ultraviolet–visible–near‐infrared absorption spectroscopy measurements reveal the network surface morphologies and doped electronic states. The correlation between the nonlinear electronic characteristics and network structures of the P3HT/F4TCNQ monolayer networks is further systematically investigated through current–voltage and voltage–time measurements for various doping levels, network densities, and numbers of transferred layers. The current–voltage characteristics of the P3HT/F4TCNQ monolayer network device with a simple two‐terminal structure exhibit nonlinear and ohmic conduction behavior, which depend strongly on the network density and geometric dimension (number of transferred layers). It is concluded that the nonlinear properties arise from the limited and unique network of 2D conduction passes. This study highlights the unique features of conducting polymer monolayer networks, paving the way for neuromorphic device applications including conjugated semiconducting polymer‐based material reservoirs with controllable nanostructures.
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spelling doaj-art-f9f4b177ad2a478abefc36d88a6e2c5c2024-11-09T18:01:02ZengWiley-VCHAdvanced Electronic Materials2199-160X2024-11-011011n/an/a10.1002/aelm.202400427Formation of Conjugated Polymer Monolayer Networks on Water Surface and Nonlinear Charge TransportYuya Ishizaki‐Betchaku0Naoki Hara1Taikai Matsuda2Jun Matsui3Takahiro Seki4Shusaku Nagano5Department of Chemistry College of Science Rikkyo University 3‐34‐1, Nishi‐Ikebukuro, Toshima Tokyo 1171‐8501 JapanDepartment of Chemistry College of Science Rikkyo University 3‐34‐1, Nishi‐Ikebukuro, Toshima Tokyo 1171‐8501 JapanDepartment of Chemistry College of Science Rikkyo University 3‐34‐1, Nishi‐Ikebukuro, Toshima Tokyo 1171‐8501 JapanFaculty of Science Yamagata University 1‐4‐12 Kojirakawa‐machi Yamagata 990‐8560 JapanInstitutes of Innovation for Future Societies Nagoya University Furocho, Chikusa‐ku Nagoya Aichi 464‐8601 JapanDepartment of Chemistry College of Science Rikkyo University 3‐34‐1, Nishi‐Ikebukuro, Toshima Tokyo 1171‐8501 JapanAbstract Material‐networked conduction paths provide nonlinear electronic properties, which are essential components of computing and physically mimic the brain. In this study, the formation of conjugated polymer monolayer networks and their nonlinear charge transport is demonstrated. Poly(3‐hexylthiophene) (P3HT) monolayer networks doped with 2,3,5,6‐tetrafluoro‐7,7,8,8‐tetracyanoquinodimethane (F4TCNQ) is fabricated using the co‐spread method with an amphiphilic liquid crystal molecule at the air–water interface. Atomic force microscopy and Ultraviolet–visible–near‐infrared absorption spectroscopy measurements reveal the network surface morphologies and doped electronic states. The correlation between the nonlinear electronic characteristics and network structures of the P3HT/F4TCNQ monolayer networks is further systematically investigated through current–voltage and voltage–time measurements for various doping levels, network densities, and numbers of transferred layers. The current–voltage characteristics of the P3HT/F4TCNQ monolayer network device with a simple two‐terminal structure exhibit nonlinear and ohmic conduction behavior, which depend strongly on the network density and geometric dimension (number of transferred layers). It is concluded that the nonlinear properties arise from the limited and unique network of 2D conduction passes. This study highlights the unique features of conducting polymer monolayer networks, paving the way for neuromorphic device applications including conjugated semiconducting polymer‐based material reservoirs with controllable nanostructures.https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202400427conducting polymerdopingLangmuir–Blodgett techniquemolecular orientationneuromorphic device
spellingShingle Yuya Ishizaki‐Betchaku
Naoki Hara
Taikai Matsuda
Jun Matsui
Takahiro Seki
Shusaku Nagano
Formation of Conjugated Polymer Monolayer Networks on Water Surface and Nonlinear Charge Transport
Advanced Electronic Materials
conducting polymer
doping
Langmuir–Blodgett technique
molecular orientation
neuromorphic device
title Formation of Conjugated Polymer Monolayer Networks on Water Surface and Nonlinear Charge Transport
title_full Formation of Conjugated Polymer Monolayer Networks on Water Surface and Nonlinear Charge Transport
title_fullStr Formation of Conjugated Polymer Monolayer Networks on Water Surface and Nonlinear Charge Transport
title_full_unstemmed Formation of Conjugated Polymer Monolayer Networks on Water Surface and Nonlinear Charge Transport
title_short Formation of Conjugated Polymer Monolayer Networks on Water Surface and Nonlinear Charge Transport
title_sort formation of conjugated polymer monolayer networks on water surface and nonlinear charge transport
topic conducting polymer
doping
Langmuir–Blodgett technique
molecular orientation
neuromorphic device
url https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202400427
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