Holliday S. Synthesis and Characterisation of Non-Fullerene Electron Acceptors for Organic Photovoltaics

Springer International Publishing, 2018 — 119 p. — (Springer Theses Series) — ISBN13: 978-3-319-77091-8.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 n
on-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.Truxenone Based Acceptors.
A Simple Linear Acceptor with Dye-Based Flanking Groups.
Extended Linear Acceptors with an Indacenodithiophene Core.
Experimental Procedures.