Barun Dhara, Masao Nakamura, Kirill Bulgarevich and Kazuo Takimiya*,
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Abstract
With the characteristic two-dimensional (2D) electronic structure of 1,3,6,8-tetrakis(methylthio)pyrene (MT-pyrene), affording ultrahigh mobility on single-crystal field-effect transistors, we expected MT-pyrene to be a promising platform for highly conducting 2D metallic molecular conductors. To address this, we carried out electrochemical crystallization of MT-pyrene to obtain a series of conducting radical cation salts. Although some salts were highly conducting and showed metallic behavior at around room temperature, they became insulating at low temperatures. These conducting behaviors are consistent with their one-dimensional nature, which originates in the molecular arrangement in the solid state and the distribution of the HOMO in the MT-pyrene molecule.
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The aim of Crystal Growth & Design is to stimulate crossfertilization of knowledge among scientists and engineers working in the fields of crystal growth, crystal engineering, and the industrial application of crystalline materials.
Crystal Growth & Design publishes theoretical and experimental studies of the physical, chemical, and biological phenomena and processes related to the design, growth, and application of crystalline materials. Synergistic approaches originating from different disciplines and technologies and integrating the fields of crystal growth, crystal engineering, intermolecular interactions, and industrial application are encouraged.