Synthesis and field-effect transistor properties of a diseleno[3,2-b:2′,3′-d]silole-based donor–acceptor copolymer: investigation of chalcogen effect

Abstract

We have designed and synthesized a tricyclic diseleno[3,2-<italic>b</italic>:2′,3′-<italic>d</italic>]silole (DSS) wherein the 3,3′-position of a biselenophene is bridged by a dioctylsilyl moiety.