Enhancing P3HT/PCBM blend stability by thermal crosslinking using poly(3-hexylthiophene)-<i>S</i>,<i>S</i>-dioxide
Michael Milanovich, Tuhin Subhra Sarkar, Yanay Popowski, Jonathan Z. Low, Luis M. Campos, S. Kenig, Gitti L. Frey, Elizabeth Amir
Abstract
A statistical copolymer containing thiophene and thiophene-<italic>S</italic>,<italic>S</italic>-dioxide rings was utilized as a thermal crosslinker in a blend of P3HT and PCBM, demonstrating an effective strategy for preventing agglomeration of PCBM and enhancing blend stability.
Topics & Concepts
Thermal stabilityMaterials scienceThiopheneCopolymerChemical engineeringThermalPolymer chemistryPolymerOrganic chemistryComposite materialThermodynamicsChemistryPhysicsEngineeringOrganic Electronics and PhotovoltaicsConducting polymers and applicationsSynthesis and properties of polymers