Significant decrease in the ionization energy of dinaphtho2,3 b :2′,3′- f thieno3,2- b thiophene (DNTT) solid induced by a pinacolborane group

Key Points

• This research aims to investigate the effects of pinacolborane doping on the ionization energy of DNTT solid.
• Synthesis of dinaphtho[2,3-b:2′,3′-f]thieno[3,2-b]thiophene (DNTT)
• Doping DNTT samples with pinacolborane
• Measurement of ionization energy changes
• Significant decrease in the ionization energy observed in doped DNTT solid
• Improved electrical properties indicated through enhanced carrier density
• Reduction in resistivity and contact resistance noted