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Ag Nanoparticle Layer on PEDOT:PSS with Optimized Energy Levels for Improving PM6:Y6-Based Organic Photovoltaics
Anderson E X Gavim1, Yosthyn M A Florez1, Patrick R Zilz2
1Sao Carlos Physics Institute, University of Sao Paulo, São Carlos, SP 13566-590, Brazil.
ACS Omega
|September 2, 2025
Summary
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) improve organic solar cell performance by optimizing interfaces. Synthesized via laser ablation in solution, AgNPs reduce charge accumulation and recombination, enhancing efficiency, reproducibility, and stability.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Photovoltaics
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Organic solar cells (OSCs) efficiency is limited by interfacial charge accumulation.
- Optimizing the interface between hole transport layers (HTLs) and the active layer is crucial for improved photovoltaic performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To modify the interface between PM6:Y6 (active layer) and PEDOT:PSS (HTL) using silver nanoparticles (AgNPs).
- To investigate the impact of AgNPs on the photovoltaic performance, stability, and recombination losses in OSCs.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of AgNPs via laser ablation in solution (LASiS) in chlorobenzene.
- Modification of the PEDOT:PSS/PM6:Y6 interface with AgNPs.
- Characterization using current-voltage (J-V) measurements, Photo-CELIV, and transient photocurrent/photovoltage (TPC/TPV).
Main Results:
- AgNP modification enhanced photovoltaic parameters, including efficiency and reproducibility.
- AgNPs reduced bimolecular recombination losses, as confirmed by theoretical analysis.
- Improved device stability was observed with the AgNP-modified interface.
Conclusions:
- AgNP-modified interfaces offer a versatile strategy to optimize OSC performance.
- This approach effectively minimizes interfacial recombination losses.
- The findings suggest a promising pathway for developing more efficient and stable organic solar cells.
