Synergy of Catechol-Functionalized Zinc Oxide Nanorods and Porphyrins in Layer-by-Layer Assemblies

Burger A, Kunzmann A, Costa RD, Srikantharajah R, Peukert W, Guldi DM, Hirsch A (2018)


Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2018

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Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag

Book Volume: 24

Pages Range: 7896-7905

Journal Issue: 31

DOI: 10.1002/chem.201705327

Abstract

Catechol-functionalized, positively charged ZnO nanorods (NRs) and anionic porphyrins were integrated into layer-by-layer (LbL) assemblies. In general, this study focuses on the impact that different porphyrins, varying in size and number of negative charges, exert on the LbL architecture in terms of morphology and spectroscopy. In particular, through a combination of analytical methods, including UV/Vis spectroscopy, SEM, and profilometry, valuable insights into LbL assembly formation were gathered. A key feature was the surface coverage in the resulting films. Denser films and surface coverages were realized when highly negatively charged and sterically demanding porphyrins were employed. As a complement to basic characterization, the LbL assembled films were used to fabricate proof-of-concept solar cells.

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APA:

Burger, A., Kunzmann, A., Costa, R.D., Srikantharajah, R., Peukert, W., Guldi, D.M., & Hirsch, A. (2018). Synergy of Catechol-Functionalized Zinc Oxide Nanorods and Porphyrins in Layer-by-Layer Assemblies. Chemistry - A European Journal, 24(31), 7896-7905. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/chem.201705327

MLA:

Burger, Alexandra, et al. "Synergy of Catechol-Functionalized Zinc Oxide Nanorods and Porphyrins in Layer-by-Layer Assemblies." Chemistry - A European Journal 24.31 (2018): 7896-7905.

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