The synthesis of poly(thienylene vinylene) derivatives via the dithiocarbamate route: low band gap p-type conjugated polymers for photovoltaics

Fateme Banishoeib*, S. Fourier, T. J. Cleij, L. Lutsen, D. Vanderzande

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Abstract

Poly(2,5-thienylene vinylene), PTV and its soluble alkyl derivatives were synthesised using the dithiocarbamate precursor route (DTC-route) in a good yield, with high molecular weight (Mw), low polydispersity (PD), and with a high maximum absorption peak, lambda(max). The polymers were characterised by absorption spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry and, X-ray diffraction.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)237-240
JournalEuropean Physical Journal-Applied Physics
Volume37
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2007
Externally publishedYes

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