Photoelectrochemical reactions of electrodes modified with composites between conjugated polymer or ruthenium complex and single-walled carbon nanotubes

Hiroaki Yonemura, Yuuichi Yamamoto, Sunao Yamada

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    Abstract

    Composite materials between conjugated polymer; poly[2-methoxy-5-(2'-ethylhexyloxy)-1.4-phenylene vinylene] (MEHPPV), or ruthenium(II)-tris(2,2'-bipyridine) (Ru(bpy)32+)-poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) (PSS) complex and single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) were fabricated using polymer wrapping method. Formation of SWNT/MEHPPV or SWNT/PSS/Ru(bpy)32+ composite was confirmed by absorption and fluorescence spectra, and AFM images. Electrode modified with SWNT/MEHPPV or SWNT/PSS/Ru(bpy)32+ composite was prepared by casting from DMF solution of SWNT/MEHPPV or aqueous solution of SWNT/PSS/Ru(bpy)32+. The electrode modified with SWNT/MEHPPV or SWNT/PSS/Ru(bpy)32+ composite showed photocurrent response due to photoexcitation of MEHPPV or Ru(bpy)32+. The photocurrents are ascribed to photoinduced electron-transfer reaction from excited state of MEHPPV or Ru(bpy)32+ to SWNT.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)2620-2625
    Number of pages6
    JournalThin Solid Films
    Volume516
    Issue number9
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Mar 3 2008

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
    • Surfaces and Interfaces
    • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
    • Metals and Alloys
    • Materials Chemistry

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