A cross-dipole stacking molecule of an anthracene derivative: integrating optical and electrical properties

Abstract

Cross-dipole stacking has been addressed as a preferred motif for solid state emission, but inefficient for charge transport. Here we synthesize a new anthracene derivative, which adopts cross-stacking in the solid state with a solid state fluorescence up to 77.3% and a hole mobility of 1.47 cm² V⁻¹ s⁻¹, integrating optical and electrical properties successfully. As far as we know, it is the first report of organic field-effect transistors based on cross-dipole stacking molecules.