Determination of solubility parameters for organic semiconductor formulations

Machui F, Abbott S, Waller D, Koppe M, Brabec C (2011)

Publication Language: English

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2011

Journal

Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics Wiley-VCH Verlag

Book Volume: 212

Pages Range: 2159-2165

Journal Issue: 19

DOI: 10.1002/macp.201100284

Abstract

The concept of Hansen solubility parameters (HSP) is applied to organic semiconductors in order to determine and predict their solubility behavior, which is essential for the design of functional and environmentally friendly ink formulations for organic photovoltaics. Two different conjugated polymers, one semicrystalline and one dominantly amorphous, and one fullerene derivative are selected as prototype candidates to evaluate the applicability of the HSP concept for organic semiconductors. The method for determining the solubility parameters is described and the quality of the HSP fits as well as their suitability for designing of organic electronic inks are discussed in detail. The applicability of Hansen solubility parameters in designing organic semiconductor ink formulations is analyzed by determining and predicting the solubility behavior of three different organic semiconductors. A large number of solvents are studied and temperature-dependent solubility is examined to enhance the practical relevance of this work. Copyright © 2011 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.

Authors with CRIS profile

Florian Machui Institute Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i-MEET) Christoph Brabec Institute Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i-MEET)

Additional Organisation(s)

Exzellenz-Cluster Engineering of Advanced Materials

Involved external institutions

Konarka Austria Forschungs und Entwicklungs GmbH AT Austria (AT) Steven Abbott TCNF Ltd GB United Kingdom (GB) Konarka Technologies, Inc. US United States (USA) (US)

How to cite

APA:

Machui, F., Abbott, S., Waller, D., Koppe, M., & Brabec, C. (2011). Determination of solubility parameters for organic semiconductor formulations. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 212(19), 2159-2165. https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.201100284

MLA:

Machui, Florian, et al. "Determination of solubility parameters for organic semiconductor formulations." Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics 212.19 (2011): 2159-2165.

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