Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2′-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylene vinylene] MEH-PPV polymer-based heterojunction for organic electronics: Analysis using impedance spectroscopy


Hermi S., Benhaliliba M., Dris K., KALELİ M., Sen E., Lapa H. E., ...More

International Journal of Modern Physics B, vol.39, no.28, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 28
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1142/s0217979225502534
  • Journal Name: International Journal of Modern Physics B
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Compendex, INSPEC, zbMATH
  • Keywords: capacitance–voltage measurements, Cole–Cole relaxation, dielectric properties, Impedance spectroscopy, interface states, organic semiconductor
  • Isparta University of Applied Sciences Affiliated: No

Abstract

The electrical and dielectric properties of an Au/MEH-PPV/p-Si/Al heterojunction were investigated using impedance spectroscopy. The impedance spectra revealed Cole–Cole-type relaxation with a fractal exponent (α) of 0.85, indicating nonideal charge dynamics modeled with a constant phase element. A remarkably high dielectric constant (ε′) of 45 was measured at 1kHz, highlighting the device’s potential for charge storage applications. At frequencies above 1MHz, the device exhibited negative capacitance (NC), a signature of dynamic inductive effects arising from charge carrier trapping and relaxation at the organic–inorganic interface. This behavior corresponds to an L–C resonance near 1MHz, which is also marked by a minimum in the dielectric loss (tan δ). These findings demonstrate that the device’s frequency response is governed by a complex interplay of interface states, dipole polarization and series resistance.