| Title | Solution-Processed Nanostructured Benzoporphyrin with Polycarbonate Binder for Photovoltaics |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
| Authors | S.Y. Ku, C.D. Liman, J.E. Cochran, M.F. Toney, M.L. Chabinyc, and C.J. Hawker |
| Journal | ADVANCED MATERIALS |
| Volume | 23 |
| Pagination | 2289+ |
| Date Published | MAY 24 |
| ISSN | 0935-9648 |
| Abstract | A new method to aid large-area solution processing of organic small molecule semiconductors is reported. A thermally degradable poly(propylene carbonate) (PC) binder is added to a solution of soluble precursor to a tetrabenzoporphyrin to increase its viscosity, allowing for the use of large-area methods such as inkjet printing, slot coating, or blade coating. This method is used to make bulk heterojunction solar cells with a p-i-n type structure. |
| DOI | 10.1002/adma.201100028 |
