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

@article{Burger2018,
  Title = {Synergy of Catechol-Functionalized Zinc Oxide Nanorods and Porphyrins in Layer-by-Layer Assemblies},
  Author = {Burger, Alexandra and Kunzmann, Andreas and Costa, Rubén D. and Srikantharajah, Rubitha and Peukert, Wolfgang and Guldi, Dirk M. and Hirsch, Andreas},
  Editor = {},
  Year = {2018},
  Pages = {7896-7905},
  Volume = {24},
  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.},
}

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Burger, Alexandra
AU  - Kunzmann, Andreas
AU  - Costa, Rubén D.
AU  - Srikantharajah, Rubitha
AU  - Peukert, Wolfgang
AU  - Guldi, Dirk M.
AU  - Hirsch, Andreas
TI  - Synergy of Catechol-Functionalized Zinc Oxide Nanorods and Porphyrins in Layer-by-Layer Assemblies
PY  - 2018
SP  - 7896-7905
VL  - 24
DO  - 10.1002/chem.201705327
AB  - 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.
ER  -