scholarly journals A combined transient photovoltage and impedance spectroscopy approach for a comprehensive study of interlayer degradation in non-fullerene acceptor organic solar cells

Nanoscale ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 10872-10883 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Pockett ◽  
Harrison Ka Hin Lee ◽  
Brendan L. Coles ◽  
Wing C. Tsoi ◽  
Matthew J. Carnie
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Impedance Spectroscopy ◽  
Active Layer ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
Transient Photovoltage ◽  
Comprehensive Study

Transient photovoltage and impedance spectroscopy measurements reveal how degradation affects both the active layer and the interlayer in OPV devices.

scholarly journals Study of Electrical Transport Properties of Thin Films Used as HTL and as Active Layer in Organic Solar Cells, through Impedance Spectroscopy Measurements

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilo A. Otalora ◽  
Andres F. Loaiza ◽  
Gerardo Gordillo
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Impedance Spectroscopy ◽  
Transport Properties ◽  
Active Layer ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
Electrical Transport ◽  
Hole Transport ◽  
Transport Layer ◽  
Electrical Transport Properties

Impedance spectroscopy (IS) is used for studying the electrical transport properties of thin films used in organic solar cells with structure ITO/HTL/active layer/cathode, where PEDOT:PSS (poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulfonic acid) and CuPC (tetrasulfonated copper-phthalocyanine) were investigated as HTL (hole transport layer) and P3HT:PCBM (poly-3-hexylthiophene:phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester) blends prepared from mesitylene and chlorobenzene based solutions were studied as active layer and Ag and Al were used as cathode. The study allowed determining the influence of the type of solvent used for the preparation of the active layer as well as the speed at which the solvents are removed on the carriers mobility. The effect of exposing the layer of P3HT to the air on its mobility was also studied. It was established that samples of P3HT and P3HT:PCBM prepared using mesitylene as a solvent have mobility values significantly higher than those prepared from chlorobenzene which is the solvent most frequently used. It was also determined that the mobility of carriers in P3HT films strongly decreases when this sample is exposed to air. In addition, it was found that the electrical properties of P3HT:PCBM thin films can be improved by removing the solvent slowly which is achieved by increasing the pressure inside the system of spin-coating during the film growth.

scholarly journals Flexible Polymer–Organic Solar Cells Based on P3HT:PCBM Bulk Heterojunction Active Layer Constructed underEnvironmental Conditions

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (22) ◽  
pp. 6890
Author(s):  
Georgy Grancharov ◽  
Mariya-Desislava Atanasova ◽  
Radostina Kalinova ◽  
Rositsa Gergova ◽  
Georgi Popkirov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Impedance Spectroscopy ◽  
Active Layer ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
Acid Methyl Ester ◽  
Transport Layer ◽  
Fullerene Derivative ◽  
Electron Transport Layer ◽  
Flexible Polymer ◽  
Current Voltage

In this study, some crucial parameters were determined of flexible polymer–organic solar cells prepared from an active layer blend of poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) and the fullerene derivative [6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) mixed in 1:1 mass ratio and deposited from chlorobenzene solution by spin-coating on poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)/ITO substrates. Additionally, the positive effect of an electron transport layer (ETL) prepared from zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO np) on flexible photovoltaic elements’ performance and stability was investigated. Test devices with above normal architecture and silver back electrodes deposed by magnetron sputtering were constructed under environmental conditions. They were characterized by current-voltage (I–V) measurements, quantum efficiency, impedance spectroscopy, surface morphology, and time–degradation experiments. The control over morphology of active layer thin film was achieved by post-deposition thermal treatment at temperatures of 110–120 °C, which led to optimization of device morphology and electrical parameters. The impedance spectroscopy results of flexible photovoltaic elements were fitted using two R||CPE circuits in series. Polymer–organic solar cells prepared on plastic substrates showed comparable current–voltage characteristics and structural properties but need further device stability improvement according to traditionally constructed cells on glass substrates.

Fabrication and characterization of CuPc and PCBM based organic solar cell with metal interlayer

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 413-420
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ahsan Naveed ◽  
A. Hussain ◽  
K. Islam ◽  
P. Akhter
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Impedance Spectroscopy ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
Organic Solar Cell ◽  
Silver Layer ◽  
Absorbance Spectrum ◽  
Heterojunction Solar Cells ◽  
Processing Cost ◽  
Donor Acceptor

Organic solar cells have potential as an alternative to conventional inorganic solar cell due to low processing cost, flexibility and easy fabrication technique. The goal of this paper is to study the characteristics of the CuPc and PCBM based organic solar cell by introducing a thin layer of Ag at the interface of donor (CuPc) and Acceptor (PCBM), their photovoltaic and optical properties were investigated. The heterojunction solar cells with and without silver inter layer were fabricated through thermal deposition in HR vacuum. The OPV solar cells were characterized using current-voltage graphs, absorbance spectrum and Impedance spectroscopy. Impedance spectroscopy was taken to identify the traps using series resistance, parallel resistance, and Impedance spectrums under different frequencies. Optical behaviors of these devices have been investigated with absorbance spectrum. Introducing Ag to interfacing point produced traps and these traps causes to decreased Voc, Isc, FF, and efficiency. The effect of silver layer at donor acceptor interface was studied.

Achieving Efficient Organic Solar Cells via Synergistically Doping Active Layer and Interface by A Conjugated Macrocycle

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Wang ◽  
Yi Zhang ◽  
Tong Shan ◽  
Qingyun Wei ◽  
Zhenchuang Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Active Layer ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
Device Optimization ◽  
Hole Transporting

To facilitate the device optimization of organic solar cells, a conjugated macrocycle namely cyanostar is firstly utilized to simultaneously modify the active layer and hole transporting layer. Benefiting from the...

Vertically Optimized Phase Separation with Improved Exciton Diffusion Enables High-Efficiency Organic Solar Cells with Thick Active Layers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanming Sun ◽  
Yunhao Cai ◽  
Qian Li ◽  
Guanyu Lu ◽  
Hwa Sook Ryu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Phase Separation ◽  
Active Layer ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Diffusion Length ◽  
Active Layer Thickness ◽  
Exciton Diffusion ◽  
Exciton Diffusion Length ◽  
Active Layers

Abstract The development of high-performance organic solar cells (OSCs) with thick active layers is of crucial importance for the roll-to-roll printing of large-area solar panels. Unfortunately, increasing the active layer thickness usually results in a significant reduction in efficiency. Herein, we fabricated efficient thick-film OSCs with an active layer consisting of one polymer donor and two non-fullerene acceptors. The two acceptors were found to possess enlarged exciton diffusion length in the mixed phase, which is beneficial to exciton generation and dissociation. Additionally, layer by layer approach was employed to optimize the vertical phase separation. Benefiting from the synergetic effects of enlarged exciton diffusion length and graded vertical phase separation, a record high efficiency of 17.31% (certified value of 16.9%) was obtained for the 300 nm-thick OSC, with an unprecedented short-circuit current density of 28.36 mA cm−2, and a high fill factor of 73.0%. Moreover, the device with an active layer thickness of 500 nm also shows a record efficiency of 15.21%. This work provides new insights into the fabrication of high-efficiency OSCs with thick active layers.

Active layer thickness effect on the recombination process of PCDTBT:PC71BM organic solar cells

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gon Namkoong ◽  
Jaemin Kong ◽  
Matthew Samson ◽  
In-Wook Hwang ◽  
Kwanghee Lee
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Layer Thickness ◽  
Active Layer ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
Recombination Process ◽  
Thickness Effect ◽  
Active Layer Thickness

scholarly journals Effects of Ag Nanocubes with Different Corner Shape on the Absorption Enhancement in Organic Solar Cells

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Shan ◽  
Tong Zhang ◽  
Sheng-Qing Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Active Layer ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
Field Enhancement ◽  
Localized Surface Plasmon ◽  
Absorption Enhancement ◽  
Absorption Performance ◽  
Different Shapes ◽  
Ag Ncs ◽  
Metallic Region

The effects of corner shape of silver (Ag) nanocubes (NCs) on optical absorptions of organic solar cells (OSCs) are theoretically investigated by finite element method (FEM) calculations. The absorption of sun light in the active layer is calculated. Significant absorption enhancements have been demonstrated in metallic region with different shapes of Ag NCs, among them corner radius (R) is zero result in the best light absorption performance of up to 55% enhancement with respect to bare OSCs. The origins of increased absorption are believed to be the effects of the huge electric field enhancement and increased scattering upon the excitation of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR). Apart from usingR=0, we show thatR=3, 6, and 11.29 of Ag NCs in metallic region of active layer may also result in the maximum comparable absorption enhancement of 49%, 41%, and 28%, respectively. In addition, a significant effect of the period of NCs is observed.

Influence of the acceptor crystallinity on the open-circuit voltage in PTB7-Th: ITIC organic solar cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (47) ◽  
pp. 14861-14866 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaojing Wang ◽  
Yidong Yang ◽  
Zhicai He ◽  
Hongbin Wu ◽  
Yong Cao
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Active Layer ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
Open Circuit Voltage ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Open Circuit

The influence of the solution components on the VOC in PTB7-Th: ITIC organic solar cells was studied by several analytical techniques (AFM, GIWAXS, EL), focusing on an inside understanding to the mechanism of the active layer morphology on the VOC.

A wrinkled structure with broadband and omnidirectional light-trapping abilities for improving the performance of organic solar cells with low defect density

Nanoscale ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (46) ◽  
pp. 22467-22474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kong Liu ◽  
Yang Sun ◽  
Qicong Li ◽  
Cheng Yang ◽  
Muhammad Azam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Charge Transport ◽  
Active Layer ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
Light Absorption ◽  
Defect Density ◽  
Light Trapping ◽  
Transport Efficiency ◽  
Wrinkled Structure

A wrinkled structure could enhance omnidirectional light absorption in the organic active layer and charge transport efficiency at the interface.

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