Random benzotrithiophene-based donor-acceptor copolymers for efficient organic photovoltaic devices

Christian B. Nielsen, Raja Shahid Ashraf, Bob C. Schroeder, Pasquale D’Angelo, Scott E. Watkins, Kigook Song, Thomas D. Anthopoulos, Iain McCulloch

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Abstract

A series of benzotrithiophene-containing random terpolymers for polymer solar cells is reported. Through variations of the two other components in the terpolymers, the absorption profile and the frontier energy levels are optimized and maximum power conversion efficiencies are nearly doubled (5.14%) relative to the parent alternating copolymer.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)5832-5834
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume48
Issue number47
DOIs
StatePublished - May 17 2012
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Catalysis
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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