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Modeling the polymorphism of pentacene.

Christine C Mattheus¹, Gilles A de Wijs, Robert A de Groot

¹Solid State Chemistry Laboratory, Materials Science Centre, Nijenborgh 4, NL-9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands.

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Summary

Pentacene thin films exhibit diverse polymorphs with varying interlayer spacing. A new model links this spacing to molecular shifts within layers, explaining structural variations in pentacene crystals.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Solid-State Physics
Organic Electronics

Background:

Pentacene thin films are crucial organic semiconductors.
These films can crystallize into multiple polymorphs, each with distinct structural properties.
The interlayer spacing (d(001)) is a key characteristic influencing electronic properties.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a theoretical model explaining the diverse interlayer spacings observed in pentacene polymorphs.
To correlate intralayer molecular shifts with observed interlayer spacing.
To investigate the role of intermolecular interactions in determining pentacene crystal structures.

Main Methods:

Development of a theoretical model based on intralayer molecular shifts.
Application of two theoretical models to analyze interatomic interactions (van der Waals, electrostatic, covalent).
Analysis of four known pentacene polymorphs, including substrate-induced ones.

Main Results:

A model was developed that rationalizes interlayer spacing (d(001)) based on intralayer shifts of pentacene molecules.
The model successfully explains the wide variety of interlayer spacings without distorting the characteristic herringbone molecular packing.
Consistent correlations between intralayer shifts and intermolecular interactions were found for two polymorphs.

Conclusions:

Intralayer molecular shifts are a primary factor determining interlayer spacing in pentacene thin films.
The proposed model provides a unified explanation for the structural diversity of pentacene polymorphs.
Further investigation into interlayer interactions is necessary for a complete understanding of substrate-induced polymorphs.