7 research outputs found
On the Conformation of Dimeric Acceptors and Their Polymer Solar Cells with Efficiency over 18 %
The determination of molecular conformations of oligomeric acceptors (OAs) and their impact on molecular packing are crucial for understanding the photovoltaic performance of their resulting polymer solar cells (PSCs) but have not been well studied yet. Herein, we synthesized two dimeric acceptor materials, DIBP3F-Se and DIBP3F-S, which bridged two segments of Y6-derivatives by selenophene and thiophene, respectively. Theoretical simulation and experimental 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic studies prove that both dimers exhibit O-shaped conformations other than S- or U-shaped counter-ones. Notably, this O-shaped conformation is likely governed by a distinctive “conformational lock” mechanism, arising from the intensified intramolecular π–π interactions among their two terminal groups within the dimers. PSCs based on DIBP3F-Se deliver a maximum efficiency of 18.09 %, outperforming DIBP3F-S-based cells (16.11 %) and ranking among the highest efficiencies for OA-based PSCs. This work demonstrates a facile method to obtain OA conformations and highlights the potential of dimeric acceptors for high-performance PSCs
Poly(3,9-carbazole)s: A Chemically Stable Extended Form of Polyaniline for Nitro-Aromatic Sensor Applications
N-Type Charge Carrier Transport Properties of BDOPV-Benzothiadiazole-Based Semiconducting Polymers
High-performance n-type organic semiconducting polymers are key components of next-generation organic electronics. Here, we designed and synthesized two electron deficient organic polymers composed of benzodifurandione-based oligo (p-phenylenevinylene) (BDOPV) and benzothiadiazole by Stille coupling polycondensation. BDOPV-benzothiadiazole-based copolymer (PBDOPV-BTT) possesses a D-A1-D-A2 type backbone with intramolecular charge–transfer interactions, while PBDOPV-BTTz is an all-acceptor polymer. The former has a higher molecular weight (Mn) of 109.7 kg∙mol−1 than the latter (Mn = 20.2 kg∙mol−1). The structural difference of these polymers was confirmed by the optical absorption spectra. PBDOPV-BTT showed a more bathochromically shifted absorption spectrum than PBDOPV-BTTz. The longer wavelength absorption of PBDOPV-BTT was due to the intramolecular charge transfer. Therefore, PBDOPV-BTT had a narrower band gap than PBDOPV-BTTz. However, this feature was not reflected by the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) levels. Both polymers displayed almost the same LUMO level of −3.8 eV. Accuracy of this observation was cross-verified by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The electron-transporting properties were investigated by thin film transistors. PBDOPV-BTT showed an electron mobility (μe) of 1.02 × 10−2 cm2 V−1 s−1 under the optimized annealing conditions. PBDOPV-BTTz exhibited poorer transistor performances with the optimized μe of 9.54 × 10−6 cm2 V−1 s−1. Finally, the grazing-incidence wide angle X-ray scattering (GIWAXS) measurements of both polymer films revealed the higher crystallinity of PBDOPV-BTT with the edge-on orientation
A Route to Conjugated Monomers and Polymers Incorporating 2,5-Connected Oxazole in the Backbone
Influence of Asymmetric Tether Regiochemistry in Thienopyrroledione- and Naphthalenediimide-based Copolymers for Organic Thin Film Transistors and All-Polymer Solar Cells
Block poly(carbonate-ester) ionomers as high-performance and recyclable thermoplastic elastomers
Thermoplastic elastomers based on polyesters/carbonates
have the potential to maximize recyclability, degradability and
renewable resource use. However, they often underperform and
suffer from the familiar trade-off between strength and extensibility.
Herein, we report well-defined reprocessable poly(ester-b-carbonateb-
ester) elastomers with impressive tensile strengths (60 MPa),
elasticity (>800%) and recovery (95%). Plus, the ester/carbonate
linkages are fully degradable and enable chemical recycling. The
superior performances are attributed to three features: (1) Highly
entangled soft segments; (2) fully reversible strain-induced
crystallization and (3) precisely placed Zn(II)-carboxylates
dynamically crosslinking the hard domains. The one-pot synthesis
couples controlled cyclic monomer ring-opening polymerization and
alternating epoxide/anhydride ring-opening copolymerization. Easy
conversion to ionomers is achieved using vinyl-substituted epoxides
with phthalic anhydride