Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1644187 | Materials Letters | 2014 | 4 Pages |
•Functionalized CNTs (PSCNTs) have been used as acceptor material.•Homogeneous dispersion of PSCNTs in MEH-PPV polymer.•Comparison between CNTs and PSCNTs properties.
Donor/acceptor heterostructures formed by a donor conducting polymer and carbon nanotubes as acceptor materials are elaborated. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been functionalized with polystyrene. A huge potential for functionalized CNTs for an effective charge transfer was shown. Moreover, optical properties have been correlated with morphological characteristics. We conclude that there is a relationship between the morphology and the performances of polymer/CNTs bulk heterojunction nanocomposites, integrated as photoactive layer for photovoltaic application.
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