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Favorable alignment of regio-irregular poly(3-alkylthiophene)s in a film ca
n be attained, despite the fact that these polymers lack an intrinsic tende
ncy to form well-ordered supramolecular aggregates. As reported here, align
ment can be achieved simply by oxidizing the polymer in solution prior to f
ilm formation. A delicate balance between the degree of order and the level
of oxidation in solution is observed. These results point to a way to impr
ove charge transport efficiency, which is influenced by intra- and intercha
in order in the polymer.