Energy transfer in π-conjugated polymers: Interchain vs. intrachain processes in polyindenofluorene

D. Beljonne, G. Pourtois, Z. Shuai, E. Hennebicq, Gregory D. Scholes, J. L. Brédas

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Abstract

The energy transfer processes taking place in conjugated polymers are investigated by means of correlated quantum-chemical calculations applied to polyindenofluorene. The calculations go beyond the usual point-dipole model approximation and account for geometric relaxation phenomena in the excited state prior to energy migration. The results indicate a higher efficiency of the interchain transfer process, which is mainly due to larger electronic coupling matrix elements.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1369-1371
Number of pages3
JournalSynthetic Metals
Volume137
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 4 2003
Externally publishedYes
EventICSM 2002 - Shanghai, China
Duration: Jun 29 2002Jul 5 2002

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics

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