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Amphiphilic Polymer Co‐Network: A Versatile Matrix for Tailoring the Photonic Energy Transfer in Wearable Energy Harvesting Devices
Author(s) -
Huang ChiehSzu,
Yakunin Sergii,
Avaro Jonathan,
Kang Xinyue,
Bodnarchuk Maryna I.,
Liebi Marianne,
Sun Xuemei,
Rossi René M.,
Kovalenko Maksym V.,
Boesel Luciano F.
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
advanced energy materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.08
H-Index - 220
eISSN - 1614-6840
pISSN - 1614-6832
DOI - 10.1002/aenm.202200441
Subject(s) - förster resonance energy transfer , materials science , nanotechnology , luminescence , photonics , amphiphile , polymer , energy harvesting , optoelectronics , energy (signal processing) , fluorescence , copolymer , physics , optics , quantum mechanics , composite material
In recent years, Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) and related topics have received marked attention both as a subject of scientific investigation and due to its many potential applications. However, the state‐of‐the‐art matrix materials for the FRET need to be improved in terms of universal loading for all types of luminescent moieties and the matrix integrability with real‐life devices, but without sacrificing the FRET efficiency, i.e., maintaining the proximity of the embedded donors and acceptors. Amphiphilic polymer co‐networks (APCNs) are investigated as versatile matrix materials for hosting luminescent materials and realizing highly efficient FRET between hydrophobic inorganic donors (CsPbBr 3 nanocrystals) and hydrophilic organic acceptors (Rhodamine B). APCNs are advantageous owing to the unique properties of their hydrophilic and hydrophobic biphasic nature and the uniformly distributed nano‐domains. The energy transfer rate can be tailored in a straightforward way by manipulating the nano‐domain sizes and volumetric distribution, so steering donor–acceptor pair loading and distances. Consequently, APCNs are used as luminescent solar concentrators for fiber solar cells, demonstrating the ability to enhance existing solar‐energy harvesting electronics via photonic energy transfer steering. APCN is demonstrated as a powerful matrix for future photonic applications in the field of energy harvesting and energy generation.