Insights into π-conjugated small molecule neat films and blends as determined through photoconductivity

ACS Nano. 2012 Oct 23;6(10):8735-45. doi: 10.1021/nn303724m. Epub 2012 Sep 24.

Abstract

Spectrally dependent steady-state photoconductivity is a convenient method to gain insight into the charge generation and transport processes within a given material. In this work, we report on the photoconductive response of solution-processed neat films and blends of the fullerene, PC(71)BM, and the donor-acceptor small-molecule, p-DTS(PTTh(2))(2), as function of the processing additive, diiodooctance (DIO). The results, when considered in the context of their structural, optical, and electronic properties give insight into the dominant carrier generation and charge transport mechanisms in each of these molecular systems.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Electric Conductivity
  • Electron Transport / radiation effects
  • Fullerenes / chemistry*
  • Fullerenes / radiation effects*
  • Light
  • Materials Testing
  • Membranes, Artificial*
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / radiation effects
  • Nanostructures / ultrastructure*
  • Particle Size

Substances

  • Fullerenes
  • Membranes, Artificial