Microstructural Study of the Polymorphic Transformation in Pentacene Thin Films

作者:Murakami Yosuke; Tomiya Shigetaka*; Koshitani Naoki; Kudo Yoshihiro; Satori Kotaro; Itabashi Masao; Kobayashi Norihito; Nomoto Kazumasa
来源:Physical Review Letters, 2009, 103(14): 146102.
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevLett.103.146102

摘要

We have observed, by high-resolution cross-sectional transmission electron microscopy, the first direct evidence of polymorphic transformation in pentacene thin films deposited on silicon oxide substrates. Polymorphic transformation from the thin-film phase to the bulk phase occurred preferentially near polycrystalline grain boundaries, which exhibit concave surfaces. This process is thought to be driven by compressive stress caused by the grain boundaries. In addition to this stress, lattice mismatch between the two phases also results in structural defect formation.

  • 出版日期2009-10-2