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Semiconducting Block Copolymers for Self-Assembled Photovoltaic Devices

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

Georges Hadziioannou
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Abstract

This article focuses on self-assembled photovoltaic materials based on a new class of semiconducting block copolymers for application in photovoltaic devices. Topics discussed include the materials concept for efficient photovoltaic-device structures, their macromolecular design and synthesis, and their performance in relation to their molecular, mesoscopic, and interfacial structures. An ideal organic material for this application would have to compete with amorphous silicon in regard to energy-conversion efficiency and fabrication costs. The potential of the semiconducting block copolymers presented in this review lies in the promise of large-area, mechanically flexible, self-structured photovoltaic devices fabricated by inexpensive processing techniques.

Keywords

electroactive organic materialsorganic semiconductor–metal interfacesphotovoltaic devicesself-assemblysemiconducting block copolymerssuperstructures.
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Research Article
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MRS Bulletin , Volume 27 , Issue 6: Electroactive Organic Materials , June 2002 , pp. 456 - 460
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2002

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