Photon-Harvesting Block Copolymers
Abstract
Our work has led to 1) the identification of several new and facile routes to preparing polyphenylene and poly(arylene vinylene)-type polymers and copolymers, 2) the development of highly-efficient organolanthanide complexes and dendrimers for both photon and excited-state energy harvesting. 3) the demonstration of triplet excited-state harvesting and electrophosphorescence in polymers used for light-emitting diodes, and 4) the development of two-photon active dyes for chemical sensing and photonic applications. It is expected that these four accomplishments will lead to more robust and efficient polymers for solar energy harvesting and light-emitting devices, as well as optical sensors for the detection of chemicals and biological agents.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 19, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA395661
Entities
People
- Aaron W. Harper
Organizations
- University of Southern California