Controllable Transformation between the Kinetically and Thermodynamically Stable Aggregates in a Solution of Conjugated Polymers

The aggregation behaviors of conjugated polymers significantly influence their performance in solution-processed optoelectrical devices. Traditionally, the formation of aggregates from the self-assembly of conjugated polymers is considered as a thermodynamic equilibrium process. The abundant degree of conformation freedom of conjugated polymers might lead to complex aggregation behaviors in solution. However, the energy landscape of conjugated...