Spectroscopic analysis of polyfuran and theoretical investigation of electronic properties of oligofurans: Destined for the solar cell applications

Polyfuran constitutes polymer belong the conjugated systems which have been pointed out functionalized properties in the electronic and optic fields. In the present paper, experiment and theoretical analysis on Polyfuran with his oligomers have been reported. The interpretation of the infrared and Raman spectra of Polyfuran is presented. In order to discuss the functional properties of oligofurans, we used Density Functional Theory methods and carried out DFT calculations to determinate their electronic, electrochemical and absorption properties. The efficient low band gap allows furan-based polymers to be promising organic materials in photovoltaic application, also the oxygen-based conjugated materials constitute more biodegradable conducting compounds especially for solar cells compared to Sulfur or Selenium.