Assembling p-type molecules on single wall carbon nanotubes for photovoltaic devices

Chem Commun (Camb). 2009 Jul 7:(25):3705-7. doi: 10.1039/b904863d. Epub 2009 May 27.

Abstract

We report the design and synthesis of an oligothiophene molecule that noncovalently functionalizes carbon nanotubes to create a hybrid material for photovoltaic devices.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Absorption
  • Drug Design
  • Energy-Generating Resources*
  • Nanotubes, Carbon / chemistry*
  • Thiophenes / chemistry*

Substances

  • 5TPY compound
  • Nanotubes, Carbon
  • Thiophenes