Synthesis and Characterisation of Non-Fullerene Electron Acceptors for Organic Photovoltaics (Springer Theses)

This book reports on the design, synthesis and characterization of new small molecule electron acceptors for polymer solar cells. Starting with a detailed introduction to the science behind polymer solar cells, the author then goes on to review the challenges and advances made in developing non-fullerene acceptors so far. In the main body of the book, the author describes the design principles and synthetic strategy for a new family of acceptors, including detailed synthetic procedures and molecular modeling data used to predict physical properties. An indepth characterization of the photovoltaic performance, with transient absorption spectroscopy (TAS), photo-induced charge extraction, and grazing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXRD) is also included, and the author uses this data to relate material properties and device performance. This book provides a useful overview for researchers beginning a project in this or related areas. Front Matter ....Pages i-xviii Introduction (Sarah Holliday)....Pages 1-21 Truxenone Based Acceptors (Sarah Holliday)....Pages 23-34 A Simple Linear Acceptor with Dye-Based Flanking Groups (Sarah Holliday)....Pages 35-62 Extended Linear Acceptors with an Indacenodithiophene Core (Sarah Holliday)....Pages 63-85 Experimental Procedures (Sarah Holliday)....Pages 87-105