Incorporation of alkylthio side chains on benzothiadiazole-based non-fullerene acceptors enables high-performance organic solar cells with over 16% efficiency
Andy Man Hong Cheung, Han Yu, Siwei Luo, Zhen Wang, Zhenyu Qi, Wentao Zhou, Lingeswaran Arunagiri, Yuan Chang, Huatong Yao, Harald Ade, He Yan
Abstract
This is the first time alkylthio chains are employed on Y6-like NFAs to achieve organic solar cells of power conversion efficiency higher than 16%.
Topics & Concepts
Organic solar cellEnergy conversion efficiencyFullereneSide chainMaterials scienceChemistryChemical engineeringOptoelectronicsOrganic chemistryPolymerEngineeringOrganic Electronics and PhotovoltaicsConducting polymers and applicationsMolecular Junctions and Nanostructures