Tuning the electron-deficient core of a non-fullerene acceptor to achieve over 17% efficiency in a single-junction organic solar cell
Can Zhu, Jun Yuan, Fangfang Cai, Lei Meng, Huotian Zhang, Honggang Chen, Jing Li, Beibei Qiu, Hongjian Peng, Shanshan Chen, Yunbin Hu, Changduk Yang, Feng Gao, Yingping Zou, Yongfang Li
Abstract
A new small molecule acceptor, Y18, was designed and synthesized. Over 17% efficiency was obtained with single junction solar cells based on Y18.
Topics & Concepts
FullereneAcceptorOrganic solar cellElectron acceptorCore (optical fiber)Solar cellMaterials scienceEnergy conversion efficiencyOptoelectronicsPhotochemistryNanotechnologyChemistryOrganic chemistryPhysicsCondensed matter physicsPolymerComposite materialOrganic Electronics and PhotovoltaicsPerovskite Materials and ApplicationsConducting polymers and applications