Embossed Hybrid Synthesis of ZnO Nanocrystals on Self‐Organized One‐Dimensional Poly(3‐butylthiophene) Nanowires

Abstract

In this research, the authors develope a novel organic/inorganic hybrid system by using a highly crystalline π‐conjugated polymer poly(3‐butylthiophene) (P3BT) as a structure‐regulating template. The efficient coordination between thiophene segments in P3BT and zinc ions as well as the formation of cooperative assembly of P3BT/Zn2+ complex system enable the facile synthesis of ZnO nanocrystals on one‐dimensional P3BT nanofibrils after a thermal oxidation treatment. The nanowire structured P3BT/ZnO system with optimized nanoscopic phase separation possess large donor/acceptor interfacial area for exciton dissociation and offers continuous channels for charge transport through the hybrid, leading to a significant photoluminescence quenching effect. Accelerated aging tests further demonstrate the superior thermal stability of the hybrid system. These results demonstrate that the in situ synthesized P3BT/ZnO nanohybrid could serve as a high quality optoelectronic material and show potential for advanced applications.

Analysis of the Annealing Budget of Metal Oxide Thin‐Film Transistors Prepared by an Aqueous Blade‐Coating Process

“…[69] Additionally, the GIWAXS pattern of ZnO x films showed (100), (002), and (101) diffraction rings related to a regular wurtzite crystal of ZnO, indicating the successful synthesis of ZnO in the ZnO x films (Figure S5, Supporting Information). [70] With the extension of annealing time after 600 s, the crystallinity of the MO films did not improve significantly. This indicates that the crystallization process is mainly completed before 600 s. Together these findings confirm the successful MO film formation from green solvent with a rapid annealing procedure.…”