A structural study of DPP-based sensitizers for DSC applications

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Nov 11;48(87):10724-6. doi: 10.1039/c2cc35125k.

Abstract

Four D-π-A sensitizers comprising a thienyl-diketopyrrolopyrrole (ThDPP) bridge were synthesized and tested in iodide/triiodide liquid electrolyte DSC devices. The dye series was strategically designed to develop a structure-property relationship. The best performing sensitizer utilized a phenyl-based anchor and triphenylamine donor (η = 5.03%).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Coloring Agents / chemical synthesis
  • Coloring Agents / chemistry*
  • Electric Power Supplies*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Pyrroles / chemical synthesis
  • Pyrroles / chemistry*
  • Solar Energy*

Substances

  • Coloring Agents
  • Pyrroles