Smooth growth of organic semiconductor films on graphene for high-efficiency electronics.

Hlawacek, Gregor; Khokhar, Fawad S; van Gastel, Raoul; Poelsema, Bene; Teichert, Christian · Nano Lett · 2011

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

High-quality thin films of conjugated molecules with smooth interfaces are important to assist the advent of organic electronics. Here, we report on the layer-by-layer growth of the organic semiconductor molecule p-sexiphenyl (6P) on the transparent electrode material graphene. Low energy electron microscopy and micro low energy electron diffraction reveal the morphological and structural evolution of the thin film. The layer-by-layer growth of 6P on graphene proceeds by subsequent adding of {111} layers.

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