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Solution-state aggregation, dictated by donor length and solvent, governs the solid-state crystalline orientation of conjugated polymers, which can be reversibly transformed via annealing and synergistically directed in blends to optimize charge transport. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To investigate how solution-state aggregation, post-deposition annealing, and polymer blending govern crystalline orientation and charge-transport properties in donor-acceptor conjugated polymers.

August 27, 2026Advanced Science0 citationsOpen Access

Controlling Crystalline Orientation in Conjugated Polymers via Solution-State Aggregation

Formation, Transformation, and Synergistic Interplay of Crystalline Orientation in Conjugated Polymers via Solution‐State Aggregation Control

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HZHao Zheng LLLixin Li YGYanan Guo

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Experimental study demonstrates controlled crystal orientation switching and cocrystallization in conjugated polymers, highlighting pathways to enhance optoelectronic performance.

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To investigate how solution-state aggregation, post-deposition annealing, and polymer blending govern crystalline orientation and charge-transport properties in donor-acceptor conjugated polymers.
Synthesized four diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP)-based polymers with varying donor units: DPP3T, DPPTTT, DPP4T, and DPP5T.
Investigated orientation control via drop-casting from different solvents, reversible transformation using thermal and solvent vapor annealing, and orientation interplay through polymer blending.
Polymers with longer donor lengths and enhanced solution-state aggregation preferentially formed edge-on over face-on orientations during drop-casting.
DPP3T demonstrated reversible switching between edge-on and face-on crystal orientations under thermal and solvent vapor annealing.
Blending weakly aggregating DPP3T with strongly aggregating DPP5T induced the formation of edge-on DPP3T/DPP5T cocrystals, with charge mobilities correlating directly to the crystalline structure.

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Zheng et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8fea0d10c91c1e9262219d https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.77363

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August 27, 2026Advanced Science0 citationsOpen Access

Controlling Crystalline Orientation in Conjugated Polymers via Solution-State Aggregation

Formation, Transformation, and Synergistic Interplay of Crystalline Orientation in Conjugated Polymers via Solution‐State Aggregation Control

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HZHao Zheng LLLixin Li YGYanan Guo

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Experimental study demonstrates controlled crystal orientation switching and cocrystallization in conjugated polymers, highlighting pathways to enhance optoelectronic performance.

Key Points

To investigate how solution-state aggregation, post-deposition annealing, and polymer blending govern crystalline orientation and charge-transport properties in donor-acceptor conjugated polymers.
Synthesized four diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP)-based polymers with varying donor units: DPP3T, DPPTTT, DPP4T, and DPP5T.
Investigated orientation control via drop-casting from different solvents, reversible transformation using thermal and solvent vapor annealing, and orientation interplay through polymer blending.
Polymers with longer donor lengths and enhanced solution-state aggregation preferentially formed edge-on over face-on orientations during drop-casting.
DPP3T demonstrated reversible switching between edge-on and face-on crystal orientations under thermal and solvent vapor annealing.
Blending weakly aggregating DPP3T with strongly aggregating DPP5T induced the formation of edge-on DPP3T/DPP5T cocrystals, with charge mobilities correlating directly to the crystalline structure.

Cite This Study

Zheng et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8fea0d10c91c1e9262219d https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.77363

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