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  • Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Organic Electronics

Background:

  • Organophosphorus compounds are increasingly explored for optoelectronic applications.
  • The field of organic electronics benefits from novel material development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in organophosphorus compounds for organic electronics.
  • To cover progress in various organophosphorus structures since 2010.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of organophosphorus compounds in optoelectronics.
  • Analysis of applications in organic electronic devices.

Main Results:

  • Organophosphorus compounds, including (hetero-)phospholes and phosphanes, show significant progress.
  • Applications span single molecule sensors, field-effect transistors, and organic light-emitting diodes.

Conclusions:

  • Organophosphorus materials are versatile for diverse organic electronic applications.
  • Continued research promises further innovation in this field.