Abstract
Poly(3-alkylthiophene) (P3AT) is a representative p-type organic semiconductor with a distinctive molecular structure that incorporates a π-electron system, promoting charge carrier mobility and providing exceptional electrical conductivity. The alkyl side chain linked to the π-electron backbone was found to have a significant effect on charge carrier transport and mechanical properties. This study presents a comprehensive comparison of the gas-sensing performances of various gases (NO2, SO2, and CO2) and the mechanical properties of gas sensors fabricated from P3AT with alkyl chain lengths of 6, 8, 10, and 12 (P3HT, P3OT, P3DT, and P3DDT). Our investigations revealed that as the alkyl side chain length increased, the gas sensor performance significantly improved owing to the increase in free volume, concurrently promoting improved flexibility. The P3DDT sensor exhibited a sensitivity approximately twice that of the P3HT sensor, along with superior mechanical flexibility owing to its free volume.
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