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A n-vector model for charge transport in molecular semiconductors.

Authors :
Jackson, Nicholas E.
Kohlstedt, Kevin L.
Chen, Lin X.
Ratner, Mark A.
Source :
Journal of Chemical Physics. 2016, Vol. 145 Issue 20, p1-10. 10p. 2 Diagrams, 4 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

We develop a lattice model utilizing coarse-grained molecular sites to study charge transport in molecular semiconducting materials. The model bridges atomistic descriptions and structureless lattice models by mapping molecular structure onto sets of spatial vectors isomorphic with spin vectors in a classical n-vector Heisenberg model. Specifically, this model incorporates molecular topologydependent orientational and intermolecular coupling preferences, including the direct inclusion of spatially correlated transfer integrals and site energy disorder. This model contains the essential physics required to explicitly simulate the interplay of molecular topology and correlated structural disorder, and their effect on charge transport. As a demonstration of its utility, we apply this model to analyze the effects of long-range orientational correlations, molecular topology, and intermolecular interaction strength on charge motion in bulk molecular semiconductors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00219606
Volume :
145
Issue :
20
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Chemical Physics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
119961729
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4967865