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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Organic Electronics
  • Photovoltaics

Background:

  • Organic solar cells (OSCs) offer a promising alternative for renewable energy generation.
  • Controlling the morphology of the active layer is crucial for efficient charge generation and transport in OSCs.
  • Developing cost-effective and efficient additives is essential for the commercialization of OSC technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and investigate the effect of two novel solid additives, PT and TFT, on the performance of D18: L8-BO based OSCs.
  • To understand how these additives influence the aggregation behavior during the film-forming process.
  • To provide a simple method for enhancing the photovoltaic performance of OSCs.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of two volatile, low-cost solid additives: PT and TFT.
  • Incorporation of PT and TFT into D18: L8-BO based organic solar cells.
  • Characterization of the film-forming process and photovoltaic performance.

Main Results:

  • The synthesized additives, PT and TFT, effectively influenced the aggregation behavior of D18: L8-BO during film formation.
  • PT-treated D18: L8-BO based OSCs achieved a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 18.28%.
  • TFT-treated D18: L8-BO based OSCs achieved a higher PCE of 19.19%.

Conclusions:

  • The use of PT and TFT as solid additives is a straightforward and effective approach to enhance OSC performance.
  • These additives facilitate improved morphology, leading to higher power conversion efficiencies.
  • The study demonstrates a viable strategy for advancing the efficiency of organic photovoltaic devices.