Absorbance Dataset for PBDTS-TDZ and IEICO-4F Polymer Blend Degradation Over 144 Hours

Approximately 144 hours of absorbance spectra data monitoring the degradation of a blend of the polymer PBDTS-TDZ and the non-fullerene molecule IEICO-4F. The dataset was created by Michael A. Anderson at the University of Arizona to serve as a sample dataset and formatting template for the ColorLab program.

Use Cases

• Monitoring material degradation kinetics based on absorbance spectra over time.
• Calibrating or demonstrating spectroscopic analysis software like ColorLab.
• Formatting template for inputting similar absorbance data into analysis programs.
• Studying the stability of polymer and non-fullerene acceptor blends for organic photovoltaics.

Strengths

• Absorbance data was recorded over a defined period of approximately 144 hours.
• The dataset includes specific chemical identifiers for the materials studied (PBDTS-TDZ and IEICO-4F).
• It is designed to be used with the ColorLab program, suggesting a defined application context.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Michael A. Anderson, University of Arizona

Collection Method

Spectra were recorded to monitor the blend's degradation.

Time Range

Approximately 144-hour monitoring period