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Passive absorption in a classical photonic crystal-based organic solar cell

L Peres, A Baron, S Fasquel

    Optics Letters
    |July 1, 2015
    PubMed
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    We investigated how passive layer absorption affects light trapping in organic solar cells with photonic crystals (PCs). Optimizing passive layer properties is crucial for maximizing light absorption and solar cell efficiency.

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