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

  • Alexandra Burger
  • Andreas Kunzmann
  • Rubén D. Costa
  • Rubitha Srikantharajah
  • Wolfgang Peukert
  • Dirk M. Guldi
  • Andreas Hirsch

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

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Date 26.02.2018
Issue 31
Volume 24
Pages 7896-7905
Open Access Closed Access
Open Access Status Closed Access
Eprints_link https://cris.leibniz-zmt.de/id/eprint/1947
Peer-Reviewed

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