Issue 6, 2022

Regioregularity-control of conjugated polymers: from synthesis and properties, to photovoltaic device applications

Abstract

In the last few decades, extensive academic and industrial efforts have been devoted to developing high-performance conjugated polymers (CPs) for organic electronics. Specifically, the relationships between the molecular structures of CPs and their properties and device characteristics have been a subject of intense studies. In this review, we highlight recent advances in the molecular design of CPs, particularly on tuning their regioregularity (RR). The RR of repeating units (i.e., directional, positional, and sequential regularities) within the CP backbone determines the intrinsic properties of CPs and the performances of the resulting devices. Despite the significant impact of RR on the overall properties of the polymers and the device performances, the importance of RR in the design of CPs has yet to be emphasized. Furthermore, RR control is critical in state-of-the-art CPs with asymmetric molecular structures. This review presents a library of examples that report the impact of RR control in CPs on the properties and performances in various organic electronic devices, including simple homopolymers with asymmetric alkyl side chains and more recently developed copolymers with various donor–acceptor (D–A) combinations. This review summarizes important guidelines and provides insights for the molecular design of RR-controlled CPs and their applications in efficient organic electronics.

Graphical abstract: Regioregularity-control of conjugated polymers: from synthesis and properties, to photovoltaic device applications

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
30 9 2021
Accepted
22 12 2021
First published
29 12 2021

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2022,10, 2672-2696

Regioregularity-control of conjugated polymers: from synthesis and properties, to photovoltaic device applications

Y. Kim, H. Park, J. S. Park, J. Lee, F. S. Kim, H. J. Kim and B. J. Kim, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2022, 10, 2672 DOI: 10.1039/D1TA08495J

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