Spin Transport in Organic Semiconductors: A Brief Overview of the First Eight Years

TL;DR

This paper reviews eight years of experimental research on spin-polarized transport in organic semiconductors, highlighting progress towards organic spintronic devices that combine organic chemistry with spin functionalities.

Contribution

It provides a concise overview of experimental advancements in spin transport in organics, emphasizing the potential for novel organic spintronic applications.

Findings

Significant progress in understanding spin injection and transport in organics

Development of potential organic spintronic devices

Enhanced understanding of spin dynamics in organic materials

Abstract

In this article we briefly review the current state of the experimental research on spin polarized transport in organic semiconductors. These systems, which include small molecular weight compounds and polymers, are central in the rapidly maturing area of organic electronics. A great deal of effort has been invested in the last eight years toward understanding spin injection and transport in organics. These developments have opened up the possibility of realizing a new family of organic spintronic devices which will blend the chemical versatility of organic materials with spintronic functionalities.