Towards large-scale production of solution-processed organic tandem modules based on ternary composites: Design of the intermediate layer, device optimization and laser based module processing

Li N, Kubis P, Forberich K, Ameri T, Krebs FC, Brabec C (2014)

Publication Language: English

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2014

Journal

Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells Elsevier

Book Volume: 120

Pages Range: 701-708

DOI: 10.1016/j.solmat.2013.09.003

Abstract

We report on a novel approach including: 1. the design of an efficient intermediate layer, which facilitates the use of most high performance active materials in tandem structure and the compatibility of the tandem concept with large-scale production; 2. the concept of ternary composites based on commercially available materials, which enhances the absorption of poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) and as a result increase the PCE of the P3HT-based large-scale OPV devices; 3. laser-based module processing, which provides an excellent processing resolution and as a result can bring the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of mass-produced organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices close to the highest PCE values achieved for lab-scale solar cells through a significant increase in the geometrical fill factor. We believe that the combination of the above mentioned concepts provides a clear roadmap to push OPV towards large-scale production and commercial applications. © 2013 Elsevier B.V.

Authors with CRIS profile

Ning Li Institute Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i-MEET) (i-MEET) Peter Kubis Institute Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i-MEET) (i-MEET) Karen Forberich Institute Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i-MEET) (i-MEET) Tayebeh Ameri Institute Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i-MEET) (i-MEET) Christoph Brabec Institute Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i-MEET) (i-MEET)

Additional Organisation(s)

Exzellenz-Cluster Engineering of Advanced Materials (EAM)

Involved external institutions

Technical University of Denmark / Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) DK Denmark (DK)

How to cite

APA:

Li, N., Kubis, P., Forberich, K., Ameri, T., Krebs, F.C., & Brabec, C. (2014). Towards large-scale production of solution-processed organic tandem modules based on ternary composites: Design of the intermediate layer, device optimization and laser based module processing. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 120, 701-708. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2013.09.003

MLA:

Li, Ning, et al. "Towards large-scale production of solution-processed organic tandem modules based on ternary composites: Design of the intermediate layer, device optimization and laser based module processing." Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 120 (2014): 701-708.

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