Copolymers of soluble poly(thiophenes) with improved electronic performance

摘要

Polythiophene copolymers having tunable work functions and oxidation voltage onset. The ratio of monomer can be varied to achieve the desired property for a particular application. One monomer can be unsubstituted thiophene. The copolymer microstructure can be random. Another monomer can be a 3-substituted thiophene such as 3-alkyl or a heteroatom substituted substituent. Heterojunction polymer photovoltaic cells can be fabricated with excellent voltage onset properties compared to devices having corresponding homopolymers.