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Synthesis and photovoltaic properties of mono-substituted quaterthiophenes bearing strong electron-withdrawing group

  • Université Paris Diderot
  • Aix-Marseille Université
  • Université Hassan 1er

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Abstract

We report here on the synthesis and properties of a monosubstituted quaterthiophene derivative asymmetrically functionalized by an electron-withdrawing group using the palladium-catalyzed Stille's coupling reaction. The UV-vis absorption spectrum evidences a strong intramolecular charge transfer transition. Thus oligothiophenes act as electron donors and substituent group as acceptor. The diodes in which monosubstituted quaterthiophenes behave as organic semiconductors, exhibit a rectifying behavior. Photovoltaic measurements show moderate power conversion efficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)916-922
Number of pages7
JournalSolar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
Volume90
Issue number7-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 May 2006
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Oligothiophenes
  • Organic photovoltaic
  • Organic semiconductors
  • Quaterthiophenes

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