Synthesis, characterization, and optoelectronic properties of phenothiazine-based organic co-poly-ynes

Idris Juma Al-Busaidi, Ashanul Haque, Rayya A. Al-Balushi, Jahangir Ahmad Rather, Abdul Munam, Rashid Ilmi, Paul R. Raithby, Youming Zhang, Yingying Fu, Zhiyuan Xie, Shuming Chen, Shahidul M. Islam, Wai Yeung Wong, Jonathan M. Skelton, Muhammad S. Khan

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Abstract

We present the synthesis and characterization of seven new organic co-poly-ynes P1-P7 incorporating the phenothiazine (PTZ) motif and evaluate their optoelectronic properties and performance in polymer light-emitting diodes and polymer solar cells (PLEDs/PSCs). The co-poly-ynes were obtained in moderate to high yields via Sonogashira coupling reactions and characterized using analytical, spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques and complementary quantum-chemical modelling. The materials show strong optical absorption in the visible region of the spectrum and most also show strong emission with quantum yields in the range of 13-41% relative to rhodamine 6G (R6G). PLED devices based on the co-poly-ynes were prepared and the most promising was measured to have a brightness of up to 1.10 × 104 cd m-2. PSCs based on donor materials incorporating some of the polymers were prepared and demonstrated power conversion efficiencies of up to 0.24%.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)15082-15095
Number of pages14
JournalNew Journal of Chemistry
Volume45
Issue number33
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 7 2021

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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