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A novel double-buffer film of titanium oxide (TiOx) coated with cesium oxide (CsOx) enhances polymer solar cell performance. This solution-processed TiOx/CsOx film improves energy levels and morphology, boosting efficiency.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Energy Science
  • Photovoltaics

Background:

  • Inverted polymer solar cells (PSCs) require efficient electron transport layers for optimal performance.
  • Traditional single-layer buffer films often face limitations in energy-level alignment and surface properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a novel double-buffer film of TiOx coated with CsOx (TiOx/CsOx) for inverted PSCs.
  • To investigate the impact of the TiOx/CsOx double-buffer film on energy-level alignment, surface morphology, and device performance.

Main Methods:

  • Solution preparation of TiOx/CsOx double-buffer films.
  • Fabrication of inverted poly(3-hexylthiophene):indene-C60 bisadduct (P3HT:ICBA) and P3HT:[6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) solar cells.
  • Characterization of film properties including energy-level alignment, surface morphology, contact angle, and electron mobility.

Main Results:

  • The TiOx/CsOx double-buffer film demonstrated superior energy-level alignment and surface morphology compared to single TiOx or CsOx films.
  • Enhanced wetting and adhesion properties were observed, with a contact angle of 21.0°.
  • Significantly improved electron mobility of 5.52 × 10⁻³ cm²/V·s was achieved.
  • The P3HT:ICBA and P3HT:PCBM PSCs incorporating the TiOx/CsOx film achieved power conversion efficiencies of 5.65% and 3.76%, respectively.

Conclusions:

  • The TiOx/CsOx double-buffer film offers significant advantages over single-layer films for inverted PSCs.
  • Solution-processed TiOx/CsOx films show potential for widespread application in roll-to-roll processed organic photovoltaic devices.