Air-processed polymer tandem solar cells with power conversion efficiency exceeding 10%

Li N, Brabec C (2015)


Publication Language: English

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2015

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Book Volume: 8

Pages Range: 2902-2909

Journal Issue: 10

DOI: 10.1039/c5ee02145f

Abstract

The power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of the state-of-the-art organic tandem solar cells are steadily improved in the range of 10-12%, which can be mainly attributed to the design and development of highly efficient absorbers with complementary absorption spectra. However, the impressive recorded efficiencies are only achieved for devices spin-coated in an inert atmosphere, which does not directly contribute to the commercialization of the organic photovoltaic technology. Herein, we perform a systematic study of PTB7-Th-based single-junction solar cells fabricated under various conditions. The relatively low photovoltaic performance and poor environmental stability of the air-processed devices are successfully improved by a post-treatment with alcohol-based solvents. The effect of solvent treatment is valid for both regular and inverted device architecture. Tandem devices fabricated by doctor-blading in air achieve a high PCE of 10.03% along with an unprecedentedly high FF of 76.6%.

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APA:

Li, N., & Brabec, C. (2015). Air-processed polymer tandem solar cells with power conversion efficiency exceeding 10%. Energy and Environmental Science, 8(10), 2902-2909. https://doi.org/10.1039/c5ee02145f

MLA:

Li, Ning, and Christoph Brabec. "Air-processed polymer tandem solar cells with power conversion efficiency exceeding 10%." Energy and Environmental Science 8.10 (2015): 2902-2909.

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