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Brian R Saunders1, Michael L Turner

  • 1Polymer Science and Engineering Group, School of Materials, The University of Manchester, Grosvenor Street, Manchester, M1 7HS, UK. b.saunders@manchester.ac.uk <b.saunders@manchester.ac.uk>

Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
|November 3, 2007
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Nanoparticle-polymer photovoltaic (PV) cells offer a promising path to cost-effective renewable energy. Organic nanoparticle PV cells currently achieve higher power conversion efficiencies (PCE) than inorganic types, linked to colloidal stability differences.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Colloid Science

Background:

  • The demand for large-scale, cost-effective renewable energy sources is critical.
  • Nanoparticle-polymer photovoltaic (PV) cells, utilizing organic or inorganic nanoparticles, have shown potential for high power conversion efficiencies (PCE).
  • Current maximum PCE is approximately 5.5%, with theoretical predictions suggesting 10% is achievable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and compare two main types of nanoparticle-polymer PV cells: organic and hybrid inorganic.
  • To analyze structure-property relationships in both polymer and nanoparticle phases.
  • To discuss principles of PV cell operation and suggest assembly conditions for improved PCE.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and comparison of organic and inorganic nanoparticle-polymer PV cells.

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  • Analysis of structure-property relationships within the photoactive layers.
  • Discussion of colloidal stability principles in nanoparticle/polymer/solvent mixtures.

    • Main Results:

    • Organic nanoparticle-polymer PV cells demonstrate approximately twice the PCE of inorganic counterparts.
    • Morphological differences in photoactive layers are identified as a key factor influencing PCE.
    • Differences in colloidal stability of precursor mixtures are attributed to morphological variations.

    Conclusions:

    • Colloidal stability of nanoparticle/polymer/solvent mixtures is crucial for achieving optimal morphology and high PCE in PV cells.
    • Further research into controlling colloidal assembly is needed to enhance nanoparticle-polymer PV cell performance.
    • Optimized assembly conditions for PCBM-P3HT and CdSe-P3HT PV cells are proposed.