PCBM-PC61BM

Description

PCBM – PC61BM – SOL5061

CAS: 160848-22-6

The PCBM (PC61BM), or [6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester, is the most widely recognized and utilized electron acceptor in the field of organic photovoltaics (OPV). As a leading PCBM manufacturer, Solaris Chem provides the SOL5061 with high isomer purity and consistent batch-to-batch performance, making it the “workhorse” material for high-efficiency solar cell research and development.

This C60 derivative is specifically engineered to overcome the solubility limitations of pristine fullerenes, enabling the fabrication of high-performance bulk heterojunction (BHJ) devices through solution-processing techniques.

Why SOL5061 is Essential for Organic Electronics

The PC61BM (SOL5061) is preferred by researchers worldwide due to its excellent electronic properties and reliable morphology. Compared to standard fullerenes, it offers:

• Superior Solubility: Highly soluble in common organic solvents like chlorobenzene, dichlorobenzene, and toluene. This is the key property that allows for “printable” solar cells and large-area flexible electronics.

• High Electron Mobility: It facilitates efficient charge transport within the active layer of the solar cell.

• Excellent Film Morphology: When blended with donor polymers, it forms a well-defined nanostructure that optimizes exciton dissociation and charge collection.

Synergistic Compatibility with Donor Materials

To achieve high Power Conversion Efficiency (PCE) and optimized Open Circuit Voltage (Voc), the SOL5061 must be paired with high-quality donor materials. Solaris Chem’s PCBM is optimized for use with:

1. P3HT (SOL4106): The classic benchmark for stable and cost-effective organic solar cells.

2. PCDTBT (SOL4280): A polymer designed for increased stability and high voltage output.

3. PTB7 (SOL4700): Often used in high-efficiency inverted architectures to achieve top-tier PCE results.

Our material is >99.9% [6,6] isomerized, ensuring that you get the highest possible crystallinity and charge transport efficiency in your active layer blends.

Available High-Purity Grades (SOL5061 Series)

At Solaris Chem, we offer several purity grades to match your specific research requirements or industrial scaling needs:

• Grade > 99.00% (SOL5061B): Ideal for baseline testing and general laboratory R&D.

• Grade > 99.50% (SOL5061A): The standard choice for high-performance device optimization.

• Grade: 99.90% (SOL5061Z): Premium grade for record-breaking efficiency attempts.

• Grade: 99.95% (SOL5061Y): Ultra-high purity for fundamental physics studies and sensitive device architectures.

PCBM is the common abbreviation for the fullerene derivative, [6,6] phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester and is one of the most commonly used electron-accepting materials in organic photovoltaic devices.

It is commonly used in flexible plastic or electronic solar cells in conjunction with an electron donor material such as P3HT (SOL4106), PCDTBT (SOL4280), or PTB7 (SOL4700) to make high Open Circuit Voltage (Voc), high Power Conversion Efficiency (PCE) bulk heterojunction solar cells, >99.9% [6,6] isomerized.

It is a more practical choice for being an electron acceptor when compared to fullerenes due to its solubility in chlorobenzene. This allows for processable donor/acceptor solution mixtures, a necessary property for “printable” solar cells.

Choose between:

Grade > 99.00% (SOL5061B)

Grade > 99.50% (SOL5061A)

Grade: 99.90% (SOL5061Z)

Grade: 99.95% (SOL5061Y)

 

Safety Data Sheet: SDS-SOL5061

Technical Data Sheet: TDS-SOL5061

Acronyms:	PCBM – PC61BM – C60PCBM – PC60BM – [60]PCBM
Chemical Name:	[6,6]-Phenyl C61 butyric acid methyl ester
CAS#	160848-22-6
Color and Texture:	dark brown, solid, crystalline powder
Molecular Weight:	911 g/mol
Absorption, λmax (Media):	N/A

 

Emission, λmax (Media):	N/A
HOMO (eV):	-6.1 eV
LUMO (eV):	-3.7 eV
Melting point (°C):	N/A
Solubility (Solvent):	toluene, chlorobenzene, 1,2-o-dichlorobenzene
Other:	N/A

 

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