Issue 39, 2010

Influence of electrostatic fields on molecular electronic structure: insights for interfacial charge transfer

Abstract

Molecular and interfacial electronic structure at organic semiconductor interfaces shows a rich and subtle dependence on short- and long-range electrostatic interactions. Interface dipoles can be controlled making use of the anisotropic charge distribution at the interface, often with direct consequences also for the molecular electronic structure. In this Perspective, we will discuss the emerging understanding of how local and collective electrostatic effects control energy level alignment and molecular electronic structure at organic semiconductor interfaces and highlight some of the ramifications for interfacial charge-transfer dynamics. Attention is paid to the validity of the underlying assumptions inherent to the classical electrostatic approach.

Graphical abstract: Influence of electrostatic fields on molecular electronic structure: insights for interfacial charge transfer

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
30 Jun 2010
Accepted
20 Jul 2010
First published
16 Aug 2010

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2010,12, 12390-12400

Influence of electrostatic fields on molecular electronic structure: insights for interfacial charge transfer

O. L. A. Monti and M. P. Steele, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2010, 12, 12390 DOI: 10.1039/C0CP01039A

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