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Redox Active Compounds in Controlled Radical Polymerization and Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells: Mutual Solutions to Disparate Problems
Author(s) -
Ballard Nicholas,
Mecerreyes David,
Asua José M.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
chemistry – a european journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.687
H-Index - 242
eISSN - 1521-3765
pISSN - 0947-6539
DOI - 10.1002/chem.201503098
Subject(s) - redox , dye sensitized solar cell , chemistry , polymerization , photochemistry , radical polymerization , polymer chemistry , combinatorial chemistry , chemical engineering , organic chemistry , polymer , engineering , electrode , electrolyte
Abstract Controlled radical polymerization (CRP) and dye‐sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are two fields of research that at an initial glance appear to have little in common. However, despite their obvious differences, both in application and in scientific nature, a closer look reveals a striking similarity between many of the compounds widely used as control agents in radical polymerization and as redox couples in dye‐sensitized solar cells. Herein, we review the various redox active compounds used and examine the characteristics that give them the ability to perform this dual function. In addition we explore the advances in the understanding of the structural features that enhance their activity in both CRP and DSSCs. It is hoped that such a comparison will be conducive to improving process performance in both fields.