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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Organic Electronics
  • Photovoltaics

Background:

  • Organic solar cell (OSC) performance is critically dependent on the active layer's microstructure.
  • Optimizing morphology requires coordinated control over preparation parameters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically investigate the impact of preparation parameters on OSC active layer morphology and performance.
  • To identify optimal conditions for enhancing exciton dynamics, charge transport, and light absorption.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the PM6:L8-BO active system for organic solar cells.
  • Studied the effects of annealing temperature, film thickness, and solvent additives (e.g., diiodooctane - DIO).
  • Analyzed film microstructure, exciton behavior, charge transport, phase separation, and light absorption.

Main Results:

  • An annealing temperature of 90 °C and DIO as a solvent additive were found to optimize active layer micromorphology.
  • Achieved a champion power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 18.33% for binary OSCs.
  • Specific device parameters included an open-circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.881 V, short-circuit current density (Jsc) of 26.56 mA cm⁻², and fill factor (FF) of 78.33%.

Conclusions:

  • Coordinated control of preparation parameters is crucial for high-performance organic solar cells.
  • Optimal processing conditions, specifically annealing temperature and solvent additives, significantly boost device efficiency.
  • The study demonstrates a pathway to achieving high PCEs in organic solar cells through morphological control.