Alternative acceptor materials for organic photovoltaic cells

Abstract

Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of perylene derivatives (perylene monoimides and diimides) are reported. The aim of the present work is to investigate the synthesis of these compounds in detail in order to highlight the crucial factors for obtaining a specific class of molecules. The final compounds of the synthetic pathway would be able to mimic the peculiar properties of fullerene derivatives, up to now the best candidates as accepting materials.