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Evaluating the photovoltaic properties of two conjugated polymers synthesized by Suzuki polycondensation and direct C-H activation

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Two conjugated polymers HXS-1 and PDFCDTBT were prepared by direct C-H activation and Suzuki polycondensation and their chemical structures were characterized by 1H NMR spectroscopy. The molecular weight of conjugated polymer synthesized by direct C-H activation is lower than the corresponding polymers prepared by Suzuki polycondensation. Conjugated polymers synthesized by direct C-H activation have considerable solubility in common organic solvents and form amorphous film. The photovoltaic property of conjugated polymers synthesized by direct C-H activation is inferior to the corresponding polymers synthesized by Suzuki polycondensation.

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    Hedi Wei, Heng Lu, Tao Fang & Zhishan Bo

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Wei, H., Lu, H., Fang, T. et al. Evaluating the photovoltaic properties of two conjugated polymers synthesized by Suzuki polycondensation and direct C-H activation. Sci. China Chem. 58, 286–293 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11426-014-5278-5

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