High Refractive Index Diphenyl Sulfide Photopolymers for Solar Cell Antireflection Coatings

Zhang, Jingran; Li, Baozhu; Song, Heran; Zhao, Chen; Liang, Songfeng; Zhang, Dong; Yu, Jie

doi:10.3390/en15113972

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“…High-refractive-index copolymers with different capabilities like thermo-responsive or visual behavior could be controllable by variation in the compositions. 128,129 With the increasing demand for infrared imaging in various fields such as medical diagnostics, military and civilian surveillance, and navigation of autonomous vehicles, there is a growing need for cost-effective alternatives to traditional materials. Sulfur-rich copolymers show promise due to their low-cost feedstocks and high refractive index, offering potential solutions for infrared optical systems.…”

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A Comprehensive Exploration of Polysulfides, From Synthesis Techniques to Diverse Applications and Future Frontiers

Amna,

Alhassan

2024

ACS Appl. Polym. Mater.

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The present review offers a concise overview of polysulfides, focusing on various techniques for synthesizing polymers with high sulfur content through direct elemental sulfur polymerization. These methodologies encompass condensation, ionic, and free radical polymerizations. Of particular interest is the extensively discussed free radical polymerization type known as inverse vulcanization. The report delves into the diverse applications of polysulfides, spanning areas such as lithium−sulfur batteries, self-healing materials, IR imaging technology, energy storage, controlled fertilizer, antimicrobial agents, oil spill remediation, water-soluble polymers, and separation science, specifically in metal removal from wastewater. Polysulfides showcase distinctive properties, including optical, thermoresponsive, mechanical, and electrochemical attributes. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that this field is not without its challenges. The review briefly explores the current challenges and potential future developments associated with polysulfides. Additionally, it provides a cursory examination of the role of simulations, modeling, and artificial intelligence in advancing the understanding and applications of polysulfides.

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“…This polymer shows outstanding optical characteristics in thin films and free-standing lenses. High-refractive-index copolymers with different capabilities like thermo-responsive or visual behavior could be controllable by variation in the compositions. , …”

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A Comprehensive Exploration of Polysulfides, From Synthesis Techniques to Diverse Applications and Future Frontiers

Amna,

Alhassan

2024

ACS Appl. Polym. Mater.

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“…J.-H. Kim et al [70] spin coated a solution containing organic nanoparticles on the surface of an OSC, and when the particle size of the nanoparticles was around 86 nm, the cell efficiency increased from 12% to 12.8%. Jingran Zhang et al [71] synthesized and modified an epoxy resin with a high refractive index and high light transmittance. They combined the zigzag high and low refractive index resin materials through nanoimprint lithography to form a single layer composite ARC with great thermal stability (Figure 6).…”

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Recent Applications of Antireflection Coatings in Solar Cells

Liu

Bao

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Photonics

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The antireflection coating (ARC) suppresses surface light loss and thus improves the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of solar cells, which is its essential function. This paper reviews the latest applications of antireflection optical thin films in different types of solar cells and summarizes the experimental data. Basic optical theories of designing antireflection coatings, commonly used antireflection materials, and their classic combinations are introduced. Since single and double antireflection coatings no longer meet the research needs in terms of antireflection effect and bandwidth, the current research mainly concentrates on multiple layer antireflection coatings, for example, adjusting the porosity or material components to achieve a better refractive index matching and the reflection effect. However, blindly stacking the antireflection films is unfeasible, and the stress superposition would allow the film layer to fail quickly. The gradient refractive index (GRIN) structure almost eliminates the interface, which significantly improves the adhesion and permeability efficiency. The high-low-high-low refractive index (HLHL) structure achieves considerable antireflection efficiency with fewer materials while selecting materials with opposite stress properties improves the ease of stress management. However, more sophisticated techniques are needed to prepare these two structures. Furthermore, using fewer materials to achieve a better antireflection effect and reduce the impact of stress on the coatings is a research hotspot worthy of attention.

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“…The additional hydrogen bonding resulted in an increased RI in AOI-UV as compared to EA-UV. Furthermore, these photopolymers showed only 1% weight loss above 200 °C, enabling the use of nanoimprinting for the formation of a microstructured prismatic grating film as well as nanoimprinted optical devices …”

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Recent Progress in Sulfur-Containing High Refractive Index Polymers for Optical Applications

Mazumder,

Voit,

Banerjee

2024

ACS Omega

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The development in the field of high refractive index materials is a crucial factor for the advancement of optical devices with advanced features such as image sensors, optical data storage, antireflective coatings, light-emitting diodes, and nanoimprinting. Sulfur plays an important role in high refractive index applications owing to its high molar refraction compared to carbon. Sulfur exists in multiple oxidation states and can exhibit various stable functional groups. Over the last few decades, sulfur-containing polymers have attracted much attention owing to their wide array of applications governed by the functional group of sulfur present in the polymer repeat unit. The interplay of refractive index and various other polymer properties contributes to successfully implementing a specific polymer material in optical applications. The focus on developing optoelectronic devices induced an ever-increasing need to integrate different functional materials to achieve the devices' full potential. Several devices that see the potential use of sulfur in high refractive index materials are reviewed in the study. Like sulfur, selenium also exhibits high molar refraction and unique chemical properties, making it an essential field of study. This review covers the research and development in the field of sulfur and selenium in different forms of functionality, focusing on the chemistry of bonding and the optical properties of the polymers containing the heteroatoms mentioned above. The strategy and rationale behind incorporating heteroatoms in a polymer matrix to produce highrefractive-index materials are also described in the present review.

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High Refractive Index Diphenyl Sulfide Photopolymers for Solar Cell Antireflection Coatings

Cited by 5 publications

References 58 publications

A Comprehensive Exploration of Polysulfides, From Synthesis Techniques to Diverse Applications and Future Frontiers

A Comprehensive Exploration of Polysulfides, From Synthesis Techniques to Diverse Applications and Future Frontiers

Recent Applications of Antireflection Coatings in Solar Cells

Recent Progress in Sulfur-Containing High Refractive Index Polymers for Optical Applications

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