Influence of solvent on the surface morphology and optoelectronic properties of a spin coated polymer thin films

• Autorzy: Weszka, J. , Szindler, M. M. , Szczęsna, M. , Szindler, M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The aim of this paper was to investigate changes in surface morphology and optoelectronic properties of MEH-PPV thin films. Thin films were prepared using spin coating method. Design/methodology/approach: The changes in surface topography was observed by the atomic force microscope AFM. The results of thin films roughness have been prepared in the software XEI. The UV/VIS spectrometer was used to investigate absorbance of the obtained thin films. Findings: Results and their analysis allow to conclude that the solvent, which is an important factor in spin coating technology has an influence on surface morphology and optoelectronic properties of MEH-PPV thin films. Practical implications: Known MEH-PPV optoeletronic properties and the possibility of obtaining a uniform thin film show that it can be a good material for optoelectronic and photovoltaic application. Originality/value: The paper presents some researches of MEH-PPV thin films deposited by spin coating method deposition on glass BK7. A MEH-PPV solution was prepared using three different solvents: chlorobenzene, chloroform and pyridine.

Słowa kluczowe

PL

MEH-PPV; powłoka typu spin; spektrometria UV-VIS; mikroskop sił atomowych (AFM)

EN

MEH-PPV; spin coating; spectrometer UV/VIS; atomic force microscope (AFM)

• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2013
• Tom: Vol. 61, nr 2
• Strony: 302—307
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 18 poz., rys. tab.

Twórcy

autor

Weszka, J.

• Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
• Department of Physics, Center of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. M. Curie-Sklodowska 34, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland

autor

Szindler, M. M.

• Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland,

autor

Szczęsna, M.

• Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

autor

Szindler, M.

• Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

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