Molecular structure of organic semiconductor plays a critical role in determining the performance and functionality of organic electronic devices, by optimizing the electrical, optical and physicochemical properties. Substituted alkyl chains are fundamental units in tailering the solubility and assemblability, among which the asymmetric properties have been reported as key element for controlling the packing motifs and intrinsic charge transport. Here, we expanded the scope of molecular asymmetry dependent sensing features based on a new series of naphthalene diimides (NDI)-based derivatives substituted with a same branching alkyl chain but various linear-shaped alkyl chains (Cn-). A clear molecular stacking change, from head-to-head bilayer to head-to-tail monolayer packing model, is observed based on the features of anisotropic molecular interactions with the change in the chain length. Most importantly, a unique LUMO level shift of 0.17 eV is validated for NDI-PhC4, providing a record sensitivity up to 150% to 0.01 ppb ammonia, due to the desired molecular reactivity and device amplification properties. These results indicate that asymmetric side-chain engineering opens a route for breath healthcare.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |