Abstract

ABSTRACTPoly(p-phenylene vinylene) (PPV) films are usually photodegraded in air. We report on the enhancement of photoluminescence (PL) intensity of PPV films induced by Ar ion laser in the presence of air. The PL spectra were measured as function of laser power, time exposure and sample thickness. The initial PL intensity increases up to 300% without significant changes in peak positions by optimizing such parameters. This effect is accompanied by a blue-shift in the absorption spectrum resulting in shortened effective conjugation length and by a formation of defects such as carbonyl groups. Mechanisms for the observed photoluminescence intensity enhancements are suggested.

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