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Inorganic–organic interfaces in hybrid solar cells

Jens Niederhausen, Katherine A. Mazzio, Rowan W. MacQueen

2021Electronic Structure44 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

In this review, we present important concepts to describe inorganic–organic interfaces in hybrid solar cells. We discuss the formation of hybrid interfaces, provide an introduction to the ground-state electronic structure of the individual components, and detail the overall electronic landscape after combining into a hybrid material for different relevant cases. We then explore the impact of hybrid interfaces on photophysical processes that are crucial for the photovoltaic performance of hybrid solar cells. Within this framework, we discuss methods for hybrid interface modification toward the optimization of hybrid solar cells, such as doping, the application of interlayers, and morphological control.

Topics & Concepts

Hybrid solar cellPhotovoltaic systemHybrid materialHybrid systemMaterials scienceOrganic solar cellInterface (matter)NanotechnologyComputer scienceEngineeringElectrical engineeringComposite materialCapillary actionMachine learningCapillary numberQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesChalcogenide Semiconductor Thin FilmsSemiconductor materials and interfaces