Hybrid PCDTBT:PCBM:Graphene-Nanoplatelet Photoabsorbers

<p dir="ltr">We study the photoactive properties of poly [N-9′-heptadecanyl-2,7-carbazole-alt-5,5-(4′,7′di-2-thienyl-2′,1′,3′-benzothiadiazole)] (PCDTBT): [6,6]-Phenyl-C71-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) thin films under ultraviolet irradiation as well as their photo-oxidation, ther...

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المؤلف الرئيسي: Mahyar Mohammadnezhad (8463819) (author)
مؤلفون آخرون: Brahim Aïssa (14157243) (author), Catalin Harnagea (5057585) (author), Federico Rosei (1371012) (author)
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Catalin Harnagea (5057585)
Federico Rosei (1371012)
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Brahim Aïssa (14157243)
Catalin Harnagea (5057585)
Federico Rosei (1371012)
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Brahim Aïssa (14157243)
Catalin Harnagea (5057585)
Federico Rosei (1371012)
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Chemical sciences
Physical chemistry
Engineering
Nanotechnology
Photoactive Properties
Polymer Thin Films
Ultraviolet Irradiation
Photo-Oxidation
Thermal Properties
Electrical Properties
Light Absorption
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description <p dir="ltr">We study the photoactive properties of poly [N-9′-heptadecanyl-2,7-carbazole-alt-5,5-(4′,7′di-2-thienyl-2′,1′,3′-benzothiadiazole)] (PCDTBT): [6,6]-Phenyl-C71-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) thin films under ultraviolet irradiation as well as their photo-oxidation, thermal and electrical properties. We compare their stability and performance with composites obtained by integrating graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs). Compared to the pristine polymer, an increase in light absorption and photoluminescence quenching were observed in PCDTBT:PCBM:GNPs. This indicates the occurrence of electron transfer from the conjugated polymer to the empty state of the GNP, through the interfacial bonding based on CH-π and ππ interactions, thereby reducing the photodegradation of the active layer. This is manifested by a significant decline in photo-oxidation, followed by improved thermal stability and suppressed phase separation and aggregation of the PCBM molecules. Atomic force microscopy imaging of the PCDTBT:PCBM:GNPs nanocomposite revealed that graphene flakes enhance the order of the polymeric structures. Finally, we discuss the effect of the GNPs content on the electrical conductivity and electron mobility of the photoactive layer. Our findings offer significant insights into the PV properties and photo physics of hybrid organic bulk-heterojunction solar cells, paving the way towards enhancing their durability and long term performance.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Journal of The Electrochemical Society<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/abb6ce" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/abb6ce</a></p>
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spelling Hybrid PCDTBT:PCBM:Graphene-Nanoplatelet PhotoabsorbersMahyar Mohammadnezhad (8463819)Brahim Aïssa (14157243)Catalin Harnagea (5057585)Federico Rosei (1371012)Chemical sciencesPhysical chemistryEngineeringNanotechnologyPhotoactive PropertiesPolymer Thin FilmsUltraviolet IrradiationPhoto-OxidationThermal PropertiesElectrical PropertiesLight Absorption<p dir="ltr">We study the photoactive properties of poly [N-9′-heptadecanyl-2,7-carbazole-alt-5,5-(4′,7′di-2-thienyl-2′,1′,3′-benzothiadiazole)] (PCDTBT): [6,6]-Phenyl-C71-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) thin films under ultraviolet irradiation as well as their photo-oxidation, thermal and electrical properties. We compare their stability and performance with composites obtained by integrating graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs). Compared to the pristine polymer, an increase in light absorption and photoluminescence quenching were observed in PCDTBT:PCBM:GNPs. This indicates the occurrence of electron transfer from the conjugated polymer to the empty state of the GNP, through the interfacial bonding based on CH-π and ππ interactions, thereby reducing the photodegradation of the active layer. This is manifested by a significant decline in photo-oxidation, followed by improved thermal stability and suppressed phase separation and aggregation of the PCBM molecules. Atomic force microscopy imaging of the PCDTBT:PCBM:GNPs nanocomposite revealed that graphene flakes enhance the order of the polymeric structures. Finally, we discuss the effect of the GNPs content on the electrical conductivity and electron mobility of the photoactive layer. Our findings offer significant insights into the PV properties and photo physics of hybrid organic bulk-heterojunction solar cells, paving the way towards enhancing their durability and long term performance.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Journal of The Electrochemical Society<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/abb6ce" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/abb6ce</a></p>2020-09-18T09:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1149/1945-7111/abb6cehttps://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Hybrid_PCDTBT_PCBM_Graphene-Nanoplatelet_Photoabsorbers/27021562CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/270215622020-09-18T09:00:00Z
spellingShingle Hybrid PCDTBT:PCBM:Graphene-Nanoplatelet Photoabsorbers
Mahyar Mohammadnezhad (8463819)
Chemical sciences
Physical chemistry
Engineering
Nanotechnology
Photoactive Properties
Polymer Thin Films
Ultraviolet Irradiation
Photo-Oxidation
Thermal Properties
Electrical Properties
Light Absorption
status_str publishedVersion
title Hybrid PCDTBT:PCBM:Graphene-Nanoplatelet Photoabsorbers
title_full Hybrid PCDTBT:PCBM:Graphene-Nanoplatelet Photoabsorbers
title_fullStr Hybrid PCDTBT:PCBM:Graphene-Nanoplatelet Photoabsorbers
title_full_unstemmed Hybrid PCDTBT:PCBM:Graphene-Nanoplatelet Photoabsorbers
title_short Hybrid PCDTBT:PCBM:Graphene-Nanoplatelet Photoabsorbers
title_sort Hybrid PCDTBT:PCBM:Graphene-Nanoplatelet Photoabsorbers
topic Chemical sciences
Physical chemistry
Engineering
Nanotechnology
Photoactive Properties
Polymer Thin Films
Ultraviolet Irradiation
Photo-Oxidation
Thermal Properties
Electrical Properties
Light Absorption