Investigating the Molecular Orientation and Thermal Stability of Spiro‐OMeTAD and its Dopants by Near Edge X‐Ray Absorption Fine Structure

Anita Brady‐Boyd*, Kerry Hazeldine, Rachel E. Cross, Gongxizi Ren, Arthur Connell, Christopher P. Kershaw, Peter J. Holliman, D. Andrew Evans

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Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

97 Wedi eu Llwytho i Lawr (Pure)

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This study describes the utilization of near edge X‐ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS) to investigate the hole transporting material (HTM) 2,2ʹ,7,7ʹ‐tetrakis(N, N‐di‐p‐methoxyphenylamine)‐ 9,9ʹ‐spirobifluorene (Spiro‐OMeTAD) and its most common dopants, lithium bis‐(trifluoromethylsulfonyl) imide (LiTFSI), 4‐tert‐butylpiridine (tBP), and 2,3,5,6‐tetrafluoro‐7,7,8,8‐tetracyanoquinodimethane (F4‐TCNQ). By changing the angle of the sample with respect to the beam, the orientation of the molecules on the surface can be observed. The data suggest that it is difficult to determine any orientational preference for Spiro‐OMeTAD deposited on a surface due to the 3D propeller‐like geometry of this molecule. Both doped and undoped samples show thermal stability beyond the glass transition temperature of the molecules. Significant changes to the Spiro‐OMeTAD spectra are observed with the addition of the dopants, in particular the C K‐edge. Differences are also observed in the valence band spectra when dopants are added. It is also demonstrated how the doping combination of LiFTSI with tBP and, F4‐TCNQ act as p‐type dopants by altering the position of the HOMO levels. The F4‐TCNQ induces a larger change in the HOMO levels when compared to the LiTFSI and tBP. These results are important to increase the understanding of Spiro‐OMeTAD and the effect dopants have on this material for next generation solar cells.
Iaith wreiddiolSaesneg
Rhif yr erthygl2200045
Nifer y tudalennau7
CyfnodolynAdvanced Physics Research
Dyddiad ar-lein cynnar22 Ebr 2023
Dynodwyr Gwrthrych Digidol (DOIs)
StatwsE-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu - 22 Ebr 2023

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