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We have investigated poly(3-methylthiophene) (PMeT) thin films electrochemically synthesized directly onto a tin-oxide (TO) electrode. We find that the PMeT film thickness depends linearly on the charge density used during the electropolymerization. We have demonstrated that the current transport in PMeT films (solid phase) is space-charge limited or controlled by thermionic emission, depending on the electrode material. Using TO/PMeT/Ni devices we estimate the positive charge carrier mobility in PMeT to be around 4 × 10−4 cm2 V−1 s−1, and the potential barrier height for positive charge carrier injection at the Al/PMeT interface to be 0.17 eV.
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Received: 6 December 1999 / Accepted: 24 February 2000
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Valaski, R., Bozza, A., Micaroni, L. et al. Electrical characterization of poly(3-methylthiophene) electrosynthesized onto a tin-oxide substrate. J Solid State Electrochem 4, 390–393 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s100080000128
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s100080000128