Dynamics of singlet fission and electron injection in self-assembled acene monolayers on titanium dioxide

Pace, Natalie A.; Arias, Dylan H.; Granger, Devin B.; Christensen, Steven; Anthony, John E.; Johnson, Justin C.

doi:10.1039/C7SC04688J

Dynamics of singlet fission and electron injection in self-assembled acene monolayers on titanium dioxide

Journal Article · Sun Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 2017 · Chemical Science

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/C7SC04688J· OSTI ID:1422640

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, USA, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Colorado
National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, USA
Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA

Electron injection competes with singlet fission in disordered monolayers of tetracene and pentacene-based dyes on mesoporous TiO ₂ photoelectrodes.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)

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OSTI ID:: 1422640

Journal Information:: Chemical Science, Journal Name: Chemical Science Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 9; ISSN 2041-6520; ISSN CSHCBM

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Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

Language:: English

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