Realization of organic pn-homojunction using a novel n-type doping technique

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Abstract

We present a novel n-type doping technique for organic semiconductors using the metal complex bis(terpyridine)ruthenium as a strong donor. Owing to its low oxidation potential, the reduced neutral form of the donor complex allows an electron transfer to the matrix. This enables n-type conduction that has been seldom reported in metallophthalocyanine systems doped with organic compounds. The n-type zinc-phthalocyanine layers are characterized by the conductivity and the field-effect measurements. By sequential coevaporation of p- and n-doped layers, we have prepared the first stable and reproducible organic homojunction of zinc-phthalocyanine. The diode exhibits surprisingly high built-in voltage attractive e.g. for organic solar cell applications. The temperature dependence of the current-voltage characteristics does not follow the standard Shockley theory of pn-junctions. We explain the behavior of the ideality factor and the saturation current by deviations from the classical Einstein relation at low temperatures.

Details

Original languageGerman
Title of host publicationOrganic Optoelectronics and Photonics III
Pages1-9
Number of pages9
Volume5464
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

Series Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
ISSN0277-786X

External IDs

Scopus 10044236691

Keywords

Keywords

  • Einstein relation, ZnPc, Complex, Disordered systems, Donor, Homojunction, Mobility, N-type, Organic