MEH-PPV is a conjugated polymer belonging to the poly(phenylene vinylene) family, a class of organic semiconductors engineered for optoelectronic applications. This material is primarily used in light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and photovoltaic devices, where its ability to emit light under electrical excitation and conduct charge carriers makes it valuable for flexible and printable electronics. MEH-PPV is notable as a research-stage material that bridges conventional inorganic semiconductors and solution-processable organic electronics, enabling lower-cost fabrication methods compared to silicon-based alternatives, though with trade-offs in thermal stability and long-term performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hardness (Vickers)(HV) | 370 | HV | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 9.300 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | 343.1 | K | — | ||
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | 411.7 | K | — | ||
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | 614.6 | K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.144 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Refractive Index(n) | 1.649 | - | — |