Issue 13, 2010

Interface investigation and engineering – achieving high performance polymer photovoltaic devices

Abstract

The contact between the polymer active layer and the electrode is one the most critical interfaces in polymer solar cells. In this article, we report the progress of interface engineering in polymer solar cell research, where the multiple functions of the interfacial materials will be discussed. The vertical composition profile in polymer:fullerene blends is an emerging topic, and the interlayer effect on the vertical phase separation and device performance will be highlighted. We also discuss the energy level alignment at the bulk heterojunction (BHJ) interface, with the aim of providing a better understanding towards the route of high efficiency polymer solar cells.

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Article information

Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
02 Dec 2009
Accepted
12 Jan 2010
First published
26 Feb 2010

J. Mater. Chem., 2010,20, 2575-2598

Interface investigation and engineering – achieving high performance polymer photovoltaic devices

L. Chen, Z. Xu, Z. Hong and Y. Yang, J. Mater. Chem., 2010, 20, 2575 DOI: 10.1039/B925382C

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