Investigating the active layer thickness dependence of non-fullerene organic solar cells based on PM7 derivatives
Austin L. Jones, Carr Hoi Yi Ho, Parand R. Riley, Indunil Angunawela, Harald Ade, Franky So, John R. Reynolds
Abstract
This work exposes the importance of testing a polymers active layer thickness tolerance as small modifications to a polymers structure can radically change its ability to stack/pack in the BHJ which is reflected in thick active layer OSCs.
Topics & Concepts
Active layerMaterials scienceOrganic solar cellFullereneLayer (electronics)Stack (abstract data type)PolymerPolymer solar cellWork (physics)OptoelectronicsNanotechnologyChemical engineeringComposite materialOrganic chemistryChemistryMechanical engineeringComputer scienceThin-film transistorEngineeringProgramming languageOrganic Electronics and PhotovoltaicsConducting polymers and applicationsThin-Film Transistor Technologies