Efficient Inverted Solar Cells Using Benzotriazole-Based Small Molecule and Polymers

We synthesized medium-band-gap donor-acceptor (D-A) -type conjugated polymers (PBTZCZ-L and PBTZCZ-H) consisting of a benzotriazole building block as an acceptor and a carbazole unit as a donor. In comparison with the polymers, a small conjugated molecule (BTZCZ-2) was developed, and its structural, thermal, optical, and photovoltaic properties were investigated. The power conversion efficiency (PCE) of the BTZCZ-2-based solar cell devices was less than 0.5%, considerably lower than those of polymer-based devices with conventional device structures. However, inverted solar cell devices configured with glass/ITO/ZnO:PEIE/BTZCZ-2:PC71BM/MoO3/Ag showed a tremendously improved efficiency (PCE: 5.05%, Jsc: 9.95 mA/cm2, Voc: 0.89 V, and FF: 57.0%). We believe that this is attributed to high energy transfer and excellent film morphologies.

Effect of organic ligand-decorated ZnO nanoparticles as a cathode buffer layer on electricity conversion efficiency of an inverted solar cell

Efficiency improvement of the industrial scale solar cells to capture sunlight as an important renewable energy source is attracting significant attention to prevent the consumption of a finite supply of unsustainable fossil fuels.

Effect of thermal treatment on ZnO:Tb3+ nano-crystalline thin films and application for spectral conversion in inverted organic solar cells

Thermal annealing of Tb doped ZnO thin films was undertaken and as proof of concept, pristine films were used as a bi-functional in inverted solar cell devices.

Optimized organometal halide perovskite solar cell fabrication through control of nanoparticle crystal patterning

The addition of hydrogen iodide to organometal halide perovskite precursor solution at 1% by volume leads to a significant enhancement in average power conversion efficiency (PCE) in inverted solar cell devices.

One-step fabrication of a mixed-halide perovskite film for a high-efficiency inverted solar cell and module

Combining halogen composition and film casting engineering, a high quality homogeneous film with a large area can be prepared using a one-step method. Inverted solar cells and modules, based on mixed-halide perovskite films, achieved the highest efficiency of 16.52% and 14.3%, respectively.