Themed collection In memory of Professor Gilles Horowitz
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In memory of Professor Gilles Horowitz
Guest Editors Natalie Stingelin, Thomas Anthopoulos, Hyeok Kim, Denis Tondelier, Luisa Torsi and Christine Vidot-Ackermann introduce this Journal of Materials Chemistry C collection in memory of Professor Gilles Horowitz.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024,12, 5272-5273
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TC90043J
A review on diverse streams of interface engineering for organic thin-film transistors
This review article provides a critical overview of the diverse technological streams of interface engineering formed in the field of OTFTs.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024,12, 29-49
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC02712K
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The impact of hydrogen peroxide production in OECTs for in vitro applications
Schematics of OECT with oxygen sensitive polymer (left) and air-stable polymer (right), showing electrochemical reaction with oxygen and cells cytotoxicity.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024,12, 1625-1630
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC02849F
Investigation of transcription factor–DNA binding with electrolyte-gated organic transistors
The first electrolyte-gated organic transistor biosensor for the detection of a transcription factor (NF-Y) in buffer and cell lysate.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024,12, 7596-7604
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TC00260A
Investigating versatile capabilities of organic field-effect transistors incorporated with vacuum-deposited metal nanoparticles
Optically programmable organic field-effect transistors, developed using vacuum-deposited metal nanoparticles, enhance photocarrier generation and act as charge trapping centers, modulating charge retention.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024,12, 5941-5950
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC03609J
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Industrial vat orange dyes for organic field effect transistors
A group of industrial vat orange dyes i.e. vat orange 1, vat orange 3 and vat orange 9 are investigated for their suitability as semiconductors in organic field effect transistors.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024,12, 3838-3853
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC03919F
Using spatial confinement to decipher polymorphism in the organic semiconductor p-DTS(FBTTh2)2
Spatial confinement at the nanoscale is exploited to achieve specific polymorphs in the organic semiconductor p-DTS(FBTTh2)2. A new polymorph exhibiting higher charge-carrier mobility compared to previously reported crystal form is found.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024,12, 2410-2415
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC03640E
A study of the doping process in Li4Ti5O12 and TiO2 battery electrode materials studied in the ion-gated transistor configuration
Ion-gated transistors using films of Li4Ti5O12 and TiO2 battery electrode materials interfaced with the ionic liquid [EMIM][TFSI] and the salt LiTFSI to study the doping mechanism during lithiation/delithiation considering possible structural changes.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024,12, 2416-2422
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC03517D
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Kelvin probe force microscopy on patterned large-area biofunctionalized surfaces: a reliable ultrasensitive platform for biomarker detection
Kelvin probe force microscopy allows to detect single binding events on biofunctionalized surfaces and works as an OFF/ON detector. Few binding events cause surface potential shifts over areas hosting >107 capturing sites.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024,12, 73-79
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC03110A
Electronic, vibrational, and optical properties of fullerene–S8 co-crystals
Our quantum chemical calculations of C60–2S8 and C70–2S8 indicate that charge transport, optical, and vibrational properties are dominated by fullerenes and these co-crystals are potential candidates for thermal long-wave IR imaging applications.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 16316-16324
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC03358A
Light blue rigid excited-state intramolecular proton transfer organic semiconductor laser chromophores
The effect of excited-state intramolecular proton-transfer (ESIPT) laser material rigidity on photophysical properties and amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) thresholds (EASEth) is studied.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 15861-15872
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC02707D
Engineered current path of vertical organic phototransistors for smart optoelectronic applications
A multifunctional vertical organic phototransistor for smart optoelectronic applications has been demonstrated by precisely engineering the current path.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 14580-14588
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC02571C
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Effect of a benzothiadiazole spacer on transport properties and N-doping of naphthalene-diimide-based copolymers
Incorporation of a benzothiadiazole moiety into a thiophene and naphthalene diimide-based copolymer improves electron mobility, conductivity and stability in the doped state.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 14108-14118
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC02816J
Positional effects of alkyl chains on the photovoltaic performances of quinoxaline-based polymers
The position of the alkyl chains was carefully adjusted to improve the photovoltaic characteristics of D–A-type quinoxaline-based polymers.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 14009-14017
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC02514D
A temperature dependent power-law drain current model for coplanar OFETs
We present a drain current model for coplanar OFETs considering temperature dependent power-law mobility and contact resistance. This model enables analyzing the electrical characteristics of an OFET based on the spatially random Gaussian disorder model.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 13579-13585
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC02576D
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Boosting electron transport in non-fullerene acceptors using non-chlorinated solvents
Chlorinated solvents are commonly used to process organic semiconductor devices but have several negative environmental impacts.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 12941-12948
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC02037A
High-performance ambipolar field-effect transistors with a Ph-BTBT-10/PMMA/ZnO structure
Ambipolar FETs were designed and fabricated based on the Ph-BTBT-10/PMMA/ZnO structure by a solution process.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 12583-12589
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC02519E
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Magnetic carbon gate electrodes for the development of electrolyte-gated organic field effect transistor bio-sensing platforms
An electrolyte-gated organic field-effect transistor that uses a magnetic carbon gate electrode to collect magnetic nanoparticles properly modified with a bio-receptor is reported as a novel platform to develop sensitive bio-sensors.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 11912-11919
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01655B
Solution-processed ambipolar organic thin-film transistors and inverters in a single substrate through self-assembled monolayer-treated electrodes
Self-assembled monolayer-treated source–drain electrodes enabled the development of high-performance ambipolar organic thin-film transistors using a donor–acceptor-type polymer, PNDI-TVT, and a complementary-like inverter on a single substrate.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 11920-11927
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC02318D
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High gain complementary inverters based on comparably-sized IGZO and DNTT source-gated transistors
Complementary inverters using IGZO n-channel and DNTT p-channel source-gated transistors are demonstrated for the first time. They exhibit gain of 368 V V−1, 94% noise margin and matching on-current for relatively similar widths.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 11688-11696
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC02474A
Optical and electronic properties of different thin-film polymorphs of PDIF-CN2 controlled by zone-casting conditions
PDIF-CN2 is zone-cast from different solvents to create different polymorphs. The structure of the new thin film polymorph is identified.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 10185-10197
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01101A
Towards efficient NFA-based selective near-infrared organic photodetectors: impact of thermal annealing of polymer blends
For wavelength-selective photodetection or color discrimination, organic photodetectors (OPDs) can provide significant advantages as solution processability, chemical versatility and functionality.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 9657-9669
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01180A
Frequency-triggered circuit transition in organic light-emitting diodes probed by impedance spectroscopy
Broad-band impedance spectroscopy and equivalent-circuit modeling reveal the emergence of frequency-triggered internal circuit transitions in high-performance organic light-emitting diodes.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 9670-9677
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01171B
Conjugated wrapping polymer influences on photoexcitation of single-walled carbon nanotube-based thin film transistors
The fabrication of high-purity semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes (sc-SWNTs) often utilizes conjugated polymers to isolate the semiconducting from the metallic species.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 9161-9171
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01484C
Shear-aligned large-area organic semiconductor crystals through extended π–π interaction
TIPS-PPP, a novel TIPS-PEN derivative, features a vertically extended pentacene core for increased π–π overlap, enabling exploration of structure–morphology–property connections and exhibiting enhanced stability/electronic performance.
J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023,11, 8992-9001
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TC01311A
About this collection
In this themed collection of Journal of Materials Chemistry C, the guest editors intend to cover the topics that have been at the core of the scientific activity of Professor Gilles Horowitz. As a passionate scientist with a background in physics, he had a tremendous impact on the broad field of organic electronics having been a pioneer in our understanding and design of organic field effect transistors, and generally, providing insights in charge transport mechanisms in organic matter. His work influenced the fields of materials chemistry, bioelectronics, and materials science by providing the mechanistic understanding and methods to exploit underlying solid-state physics phenomena.
Specifically, this themed collection in Journal of Materials Chemistry C will honour Professor Gilles Horowitz in the following fields, where he had impact:
• Organic and large-area electronics
• Key applications of organic devices
• Molecular engineering of organic semiconductors
• Organic field effect transistors
• Organic light-emitting devices
• Charge transport in organic matter
• Device modelling
• Organic semiconductor growth
• Organic biosensors
• Electrochemical and electrolyte gated transistors
The Guest Editors for this themed issue are:
Thomas Anthopoulos (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia)
Hyeok Kim (University of Seoul, South Korea)
Natalie Stingelin (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA)
Denis Tondelier (Laboratoire de Physique des Interfaces et des Couches Minces, France)
Luisa Torsi (Università degli Studi di Bari, Italy)
Christine Videlot-Ackermann (Aix-Marseille University, CINaM CNRS, France)