Wu, Y.; Li, P.; Yu, S.; Min, Y.; Xiao, L. Layer-by-Layer-Processed All-Polymer Solar Cells with Enhanced Performance Enabled by Regulating the Microstructure of Upper Layer. Molecules2024, 29, 2879.
Wu, Y.; Li, P.; Yu, S.; Min, Y.; Xiao, L. Layer-by-Layer-Processed All-Polymer Solar Cells with Enhanced Performance Enabled by Regulating the Microstructure of Upper Layer. Molecules 2024, 29, 2879.
Wu, Y.; Li, P.; Yu, S.; Min, Y.; Xiao, L. Layer-by-Layer-Processed All-Polymer Solar Cells with Enhanced Performance Enabled by Regulating the Microstructure of Upper Layer. Molecules2024, 29, 2879.
Wu, Y.; Li, P.; Yu, S.; Min, Y.; Xiao, L. Layer-by-Layer-Processed All-Polymer Solar Cells with Enhanced Performance Enabled by Regulating the Microstructure of Upper Layer. Molecules 2024, 29, 2879.
Abstract
The layer-by-layer (LBL) fabrication method allows for controlled microstructure morphology and vertical component distribution, and also offers a reproducible and efficient technique for fabricating large-scale organic solar cells (OSCs). In this study, polymer D18 and PYIT-OD are employed to fabricate all-polymer solar cells (all-PSCs) using the LBL method. Morphological studies reveal that the use of additives optimizes the microstructure of the active layer, enhancing the crystallinity and charge transport capability. The optimized device with 2% CN additive significantly reduces bimolecular recombination and trap-assisted recombination. All-PSCs fabricated by the LBL method based on D18/PYIT-OD deliver a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 15.07%. Our study demonstrates the great potential of additive engineering via LBL fabrication method in regulating microstructure of active layers, suppressing charge recombination, and enhancing the photovoltaic performance of devices.
Keywords
layer-by-layer; all-polymer solar cells; additive; morphology control; charge recombination
Subject
Engineering, Energy and Fuel Technology
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