A series of 28 square-planar dithiol(diimine)platinum(II) chromophoric complexes have been synthesized, characterized, and evaluated for potential efficacy in sensitization of solid state photovoltaic devices to the near-infrared regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. The effect of molecular stacking in the solid state and self-association in solution are shown to influence spectral, electronic, and magnetic properties of the chromophores. Such properties are investigated in the pure form and as partners in donor-acceptor charge transfer adducts. Finally, selected chromophores have been incorporated into single layer schottky diodes as neat films and as dopants in multi-layer organic photovoltaic devices. Evaluation of the devices internal quantum efficiency and voltage-current was measured as proof of concept.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc699877 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Browning, Charles |
| Contributors | Omary, Mohammad A., Cundari, Thomas R., Richmond, Michael G., Youngblood, W. Justin |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | xi, 119 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), Text |
| Rights | Public, Browning, Charles, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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