Poly(p-phenylene vinylene) as active layer in light-emitting diodes: A theoretical investigation of the effects of derivatization

J. Cornil*, D. Beljonne, D. A. Dos Santos, J. L. Brédas

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Abstract

In this work, we investigate the way the geometric, electronic and optical properties of para-phenylene vinylene oligomers are affected upon derivatization, either by introducing π-donor and/or π-acceptor substituents along the chain or by incorporating nitrogen atoms within the conjugated backbone. We show that the results of our quantum-chemical calculations are relevant in the context of the use of the corresponding polymers in light-emitting diodes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)101-104
Number of pages4
JournalSynthetic Metals
Volume76
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1996
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Derivatization
  • Diodes
  • Poly(p-phenylene vinylene)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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