From one-dimensional organosilicon structures to polymeric semiconductors: optical and electrical properties

An overview of optical and electrical properties of organic solids, low-molecular-weight materials and polymers is presented. The discussion starts with 3D organosilicon structures, incorporates one-dimensionality of silicon polymers and is extended to π-conjugated materials. Many electronic processes of organic semiconductors result directly from properties of the constituent molecules; thus, one may envisage the possibility of constructing molecular-scale electronic devices.