Electrochemical polymerization effects of triphenylamine-based dye on TiO2 photoelectrodes in dye-sensitized solar cells

Electropolymerization and characterization of an alternatively conjugated donor–acceptor metallopolymer: Poly-[Ru(4′-(4-(Diphenylamino)phenyl)-2,2′:6′,2″-Terpyridine)2]2+

“…From the result of the survey scan, the N/Ru ratio of 10.8 (at.%) was found, which was larger than the theoretical value of 8.0 at.%. These results reveal the formation of surface hybrid polymer with a network-like structure [20].…”

“…Though it has been well known that both transition metal terpyridine (TPY) complexes with functional groups [14][15][16][17] and arylamines [18][19][20] are excellent electroactive materials for preparing optical/electronic ultrathin films, electropolymerization of the hybrid polymer incorporated of electron-deficient Ru(II)-TPY complex directly into the π-conjugated triphenylamine-based polymer backbone has so far never been reported yet. In this paper, the electro-active triphenylamine moiety was introduced at 4-position of TPY to form the functionalized Ru(II) complex, and its oxidative electropolymerization behaviour and the spectroscopic, electrochemical and spectroelectrochemical properties of as-formed D-A polymer were investigated.…”

“…With another intriguing aspect, the film thickness and morphology can be easily tuned by controlling the electrochemical parameters (potential, current, and deposition time), which is of great importance whenever surface coating is concerned [13]. In addition, oxidative and reductive doping to the conductive form can be achieved in situ electrochemically, allowing these polymers to be easily switched from the conductive to insulating state.Though it has been well known that both transition metal terpyridine (TPY) complexes with functional groups [14][15][16][17] and arylamines [18][19][20] are excellent electroactive materials for preparing optical/electronic ultrathin films, electropolymerization of the hybrid polymer incorporated of electron-deficient Ru(II)-TPY complex directly into the π-conjugated triphenylamine-based polymer backbone has so far never been reported yet. In this paper, the electro-active triphenylamine moiety was introduced at 4-position of TPY to form the functionalized Ru(II) complex, and its oxidative electropolymerization behaviour and the spectroscopic, electrochemical and spectroelectrochemical properties of as-formed D-A polymer were investigated.…”

Enhancing the performance of poly(3-methylthiophene)-based electrochromic devices via insertion of a TiO2 buffer layer

“…1a shows a TEM image of titanate-derived TiO 2 nanoparticles with an average particle size of $23 nm. Compared to the JCPDS standard and Raman spectra [10], X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns of the TiO 2 nanoparticle-film provided evidence of a pure anatase phase (Fig. 1b).…”

Preparation and characterization of polybithiophene/β-MnO2 composite electrode for oxygen reduction

“…The electrodeposition of conducting polymers onto oxide metals has been a subject of a number of studies [3][4][5][6]. A successful electropolymerization requires the formation of a layer, which might be able to inhibit the dissolution of the oxidant metal without blocking the access of the monomer and its further oxidation.…”