Nanostructured films of PM6 and Y6 and their assembly using Langmuir–Schaefer technique

This study investigates the molecular-level assembly and electronic properties of Langmuir and Langmuir–Schaefer (LS) films formed from Y6 (a non-fullerene electron acceptor) and PM6 (a wide bandgap electron donor polymer). We employ a variety of techniques including surface pressure-area isotherms,...

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Autores: Medina, Maria E. R. S. [UNESP], Ferreira, Nyara D. [UNESP], Junior, Luiz A. R. [UNESP], Borro, Marcelo S. [UNESP], Simõis, André V. S. [UNESP], Maximino, Mateus D. [UNESP], Constantino, Carlos J. L. [UNESP], Hiorns, Roger C., Braunger, Maria L. [UNESP], Olivati, Clarissa A. [UNESP]
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
Repositorio:Repositório Institucional da UNESP
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.unesp.br:11449/299522
Acceso en línea:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2024.140461
https://hdl.handle.net/11449/299522
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Electrical characterization
Langmuir film
Langmuir–Schaefer
Non-fullerene electron acceptor
Photovoltaics
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Sumario:This study investigates the molecular-level assembly and electronic properties of Langmuir and Langmuir–Schaefer (LS) films formed from Y6 (a non-fullerene electron acceptor) and PM6 (a wide bandgap electron donor polymer). We employ a variety of techniques including surface pressure-area isotherms, Brewster angle microscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and electrical characterizations to explore the behavior of these films. Our findings reveal that the films exhibit a tendency to aggregate and form non-homogeneous layers, which impacts their optical and electrical properties. The LS films show a significant sensitivity to solar radiation, which is evident from the changes in conductivity under illumination. This study highlights the potential of these materials in the development of photovoltaic applications, emphasizing the importance of molecular packing and film morphology in optimizing device performance.