Macromolecular Antennas and Photovotaics

Abstract

This report explores the preparation of photovoltaic devices with enhanced light harvesting characteristics. In particular plastic hybrid photovoltaic devices based on electroactive polymer/inorganic components are studied. Significant advances were made in polymer-nanocrystal as well as polymer-titania photovoltaic devices through the development of novel polythiophenes that enhance both the interface and electronic communications between the polymer and the inorganic.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 07, 2004
Accession Number
ADA424130

Entities

People

  • Jean M. Frechet

Organizations

  • University of California Regents

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Conductive Polymers
  • Conversion
  • Energy Transfer
  • Films
  • Inorganic Materials
  • Ionic Liquids
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Nanocrystals
  • Optical Properties
  • Polymeric Films
  • Polymers
  • Quantum Efficiency
  • Semiconductors
  • Solar Cells

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Polymer Science and Technology
  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics