研究目的
To improve the efficiency and stability of organic solar cells (OSCs) through interfacial modification of the electron transport layer (ETL) with a fullerene self-assembled monolayer (C60-SAM), enabling the development of OSCs with high power conversion efficiency (PCE) and long operational lifetimes.
研究成果
The C60-SAM modification of the ZnO ETL significantly improves the efficiency and stability of OSCs, achieving a PCE of 10% and an extrapolated T80 lifetime of 34,000 hours (22 years). This approach stabilizes the active layer morphology and enhances charge extraction, paving the way for the commercialization of OSC technology.
研究不足
The study focuses on the photostability and efficiency improvements through interfacial modification but does not extensively explore the degradation mechanisms in devices processed from halogenated solvents, which are considered less relevant for large-scale production due to environmental concerns.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection
The study utilized an inverted device structure for the OSC, incorporating a C60-SAM as the cathode modification layer to enhance electron extraction and suppress trap-assisted recombination. The active layer consisted of a polymer donor (PTB7-Th) and a non-fullerene acceptor (IEICO-4F).
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources
PTB7-Th and C60-SAM were purchased from 1-Material, Inc; IEICO-4F was purchased from Solarmer Inc. The ZnO precursor was prepared using zinc acetate dihydrate and ethanolamine in 2-methoxyethanol.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials
Solar simulator (SS-F5, Enlitech), EQE measurement system (QE-R3011, Enlitech), Tektronix TDS 3052C digitizing oscilloscope, PAIOS 4.0 system (Fluxim AG), Australian Synchrotron for GIWAXS study.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow
The ITO glass substrates were cleaned and coated with a ZnO layer, followed by C60-SAM modification. The active layer was spin-coated, and MoO3 and Ag were thermally deposited as the hole-selective layer and top electrode, respectively. Device performance and stability were measured under various conditions.
5:Data Analysis Methods
Performance metrics (PCE, Voc, Jsc, FF) were measured under standard conditions. Morphological changes were analyzed using GIWAXS. Charge recombination and extraction properties were studied through transient photocurrent (TPC), transient photovoltage (TPV), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements.
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