Synthesis, structure, and properties of twisted π-conjugated molecules featuring three-dimensional π-π interactions in solid states

Chem Commun (Camb). 2025 Jun 25. doi: 10.1039/d5cc02387d. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Thiophene-containing twisted π-conjugated molecules were synthesized by introducing methyl groups to sterically hindered positions. Three-dimensional π-π stacking was observed in the solid state, and the hole-transporting ability up to 1.85 × 10-4 cm2 V-1 s-1 was confirmed by constructing field effect transistor devices.