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  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Organic Electronics

Background:

  • Single-junction solar cells face efficiency limitations.
  • Series-connected tandem polymer solar cells (PSCs) have advanced significantly.
  • Parallel-connected tandem cells lag due to challenges with efficient interlayers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the all-solution fabrication of parallel tandem PSCs.
  • To overcome the limitations of previous parallel-connected tandem cell designs.
  • To establish an efficient interlayer with high transparency and conductivity.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized silver nanowires as an intermediate charge collecting electrode.
  • Employed a rational interface design for interlayer construction.
  • Fabricated parallel tandem PSCs using an all-solution process.

Main Results:

  • Achieved an efficient interlayer for electron extraction and transport.
  • Demonstrated high fill factors of approximately 60%.
  • Observed enhanced current densities equal to the sum of subcell current densities.

Conclusions:

  • Solution-processed parallel tandem configuration is a viable alternative for high-performance photovoltaic devices.
  • The developed interlayer design enables efficient charge transport in parallel tandem PSCs.
  • This work advances the development of efficient and scalable polymer solar cell technology.