Ion implanatation of organic semiconductors:electronic and structural modifications

Project Summary: The focus of this project is to investigate the potentiality of ion implantation for organic semiconducting materials employed as active layers in electronic devices. We propose to utilize ion implantation for two major goals: i) to induce a controlled surface damage in the organic active layer of the device, thus forming a protective top seal that prevent the degradation typically experienced by organic devices when exposed to air and light. ii) to achieve stable and controlled electrical doping of organic films by implanting electrically reactive ions (N, F, S) that interact with the hydrocarbon matrix and form charged species.