Design and fabrication of high-performance poly (p-phenylene azomethine) films for advanced organic photovoltaic applications

A macromolecule viz; poly (p-phenylene azomethine) (PPAM) has been synthesized by a novel methodology for utilization in opto-electronic devices. The developed PPAM has been comprehensively characterized by using UV-Visible and FTIR techniques. X-ray studies affirmed the crystalline nature of PPAM, while UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, in DMSO, confirmed the extensive conjugation; with promising optical properties. Thermal stability was evaluated through thermogravimetric analysis. The computational analysis of PPAM was also implemented to complement the experimental observations. To explore practical applications, a homogenous film was successfully developed from PPAM with a minor quantity (0.25wt%) of poly(methyl methacrylate) PMMA. The resulting film was characterized for thermal stability, morphological features, and optical behaviour. The findings underscore the potential of PPAM as a versatile material with tunable properties, opening avenues for innovative applications in the realm of optical science.