Metal nanoparticles in organic field-effect transistor: Transition from charge trapping to conduction mechanism

Self-assembled monolayers of metal nanoparticles (NPs) are envisioned for various devices and have been investigated for possible applications. However, organic envelope of NPs which is required for self-assembling must be often removed prior further device fabrication. Here, we report on effect of...

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Main Authors: Lee, K., Weis, M., Chen, X., Taguchi, D., Manaka, T., Iwamoto, M.
Format: Article
Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Record Id / ISBN-0: utp-eprints.31331 /
Published: 2014
Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84893934971&doi=10.1016%2fj.tsf.2013.10.013&partnerID=40&md5=920322792bf96800927b293f1f983dc8
http://eprints.utp.edu.my/31331/
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Summary: Self-assembled monolayers of metal nanoparticles (NPs) are envisioned for various devices and have been investigated for possible applications. However, organic envelope of NPs which is required for self-assembling must be often removed prior further device fabrication. Here, we report on effect of ozonolysis on monolayer of silver NPs (Ag NPs) with size of 8 nm and its impact on Ag NPs utilization in organic field-effect transistor. It was found that Ag NPs covered by organics serve like a traps and removal of insulating organics decreases number of traps and consequently increases Ag NPs monolayer conductivity. © 2013 Elsevier B.V.