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  • Materials Science
  • Organic Electronics
  • Photovoltaics

Background:

  • Organic photovoltaics (OPVs) offer potential for low-cost, flexible solar energy conversion.
  • Morphological control of the active layer is crucial for efficient charge generation and transport in OPVs.
  • Development of novel additives is key to optimizing OPV performance and stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and synthesize a new non-volatile solid additive, FcF10, for OPV applications.
  • To investigate the effect of FcF10 on the morphology and performance of PM6:Y6 based organic solar cells.
  • To evaluate the thermal stability of OPV devices incorporating FcF10.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of FcF10 by integrating pentafluorophenyl groups into ferrocene via ester linkages.
  • Incorporation of FcF10 as a solid additive into the PM6:Y6 active layer.
  • Characterization of active layer morphology and device performance (PCE, Voc, Jsc, FF) using techniques like X-ray diffraction and current-voltage measurements.
  • Assessment of thermal stability through prolonged annealing at elevated temperatures.

Main Results:

  • FcF10 additive facilitated morphological optimization in the PM6:Y6 system through π···π, F···π, and F···F interactions.
  • PM6:Y6:FcF10 solar cells achieved a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 17.00%, outperforming pristine devices.
  • Devices exhibited enhanced thermal stability, retaining 88% of initial PCE after annealing at 85 °C.
  • Improved molecular stacking, crystallinity, and charge transport were observed due to FcF10 incorporation.

Conclusions:

  • The FcF10 additive effectively optimizes the donor-acceptor morphology in PM6:Y6 organic solar cells.
  • FcF10 leads to significant improvements in power conversion efficiency and thermal stability.
  • This study presents FcF10 as a promising additive for developing high-performance and stable organic photovoltaics.