A Steady Operation of n-Type Organic Thin-Film Transistors with Cyano-Substituted Distyrylbenzene Derivative

Abstract

A novel n-type organic semiconductor, cyano-substituted distyrylbenzene derivative, 1,4-bis2-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]acrylonitorilebenzene, was synthesized by Knoevenagel condensation with aldehyde and acetonitrile derivatives. Fabricated thin-film transistors (TFTs) exhibited high electron field-effect mobility of 10-2–10-1 cm2 V-1 s-1, on/off current ratio of 6×105. Hysteresis-free n-type transport characteristics observed in this device promises a steady operation of organic logic circuit. Almost same TFT characteristic was observed even after 1 month storage in ambient condition. The findings indicate that the material has a good resistance to atmospheric oxidants.