Organic solar cells offer numerous benefits over inorganic devices. However, the efficiency of the materials used must be improved for organic solar cells to become a commercial success. A variety of highly conjugated organic monomers were selected for synthesis based on their potential electrochemical properties for use in organic photovoltaic devices. These molecules will provide an ordered domain to allow for the transportation of charge carriers throughout the cell. The synthetic routes for the fabrication of these molecules were determined and performed, followed by their purification and characterization. Further analysis of these monomers will be performed in addition to their electropolymerization. Ultimately, these new materials will be tested within photovoltaic devices to determine their effects on organic solar cell efficiency.

Synthesis of small molecules for improved organic solar cell efficiency

251st National Meeting (2016)

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