Small-Molecule Mixed Ionic-Electronic Conductors for Efficient N-Type Electrochemical Transistors: Structure-Function

Yongjoon Cho1, Lin Gao1, Yao Yao1

  • 1Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208-3113, USA.

Summary

Researchers developed new organic mixed ionic-electronic conductors (OMIECs) by adding oligoethyleneglycol (OEG) sidechains to Y6-type acceptors. The 3gY OMIEC demonstrated enhanced ion and electron transport, leading to improved device performance and bioelectronic applications.

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