The performance and morphology stability of polymer bulk heterojunetion solar cells based on poly（3-hexylthiophene） （P3HT） as the donor and indene-C6o bisadduct （ICBA） or methanofullerene [6,6]-phenyl C61-butyri...The performance and morphology stability of polymer bulk heterojunetion solar cells based on poly（3-hexylthiophene） （P3HT） as the donor and indene-C6o bisadduct （ICBA） or methanofullerene [6,6]-phenyl C61-butyric acid methyl ester （PCBM） as the aeceptor are compared. Effect of the different donor and aeeeptor weight ratios on photo- voltaic performance of the P3HT：ICBA device is studied. The optimal device achieved power conversion emeiency of 5.51~o with dso of l0.86mA/cm2, Voc of 0.83 V, and fill factor （FF） of 61.1 % under AM 1.5G （lOOmW/cm2） simulated solar illumination. However, the stability measurement shows that cells based on P3HT：ICBA are less stable than those of the device based on P3HT：PCBM. Atomic force microscope results reveal that the morphol- ogy of the P3HT：ICBA film changed considerably during the storage periods due to unstable interpenetrating D-A network. This observation can be explained by the fact that there is lack of intermolecular hydrogen bonds in the P3HT：ICBA system. However, in the P3HT：PCBM system the molecules in the blend film are firmly held together in the solid state by means of intermoleeular hydrogen bonds originating from C-H. ~. Os bonds （where Os comes from the singly-bonded 0 atom of PCBM）, forming a stable three-dimensional network. The measured PL decay lifetimes for P3HT：PCBM and P3HT：ICBA systems are 33.66 ns and 35.34 ns, respectively, indicating that the P3HT：ICBA system has a less efficient exciton separation eftleiency than that of P3HT：PCBM, which may result in the interracial photogenerated charges accumulated on the D： A interface. Such progressive phase segregation between P3HT and ICBA eventually leads to the degradation in performance and deteriorates the stability of the device. We also present an approach to enhance the stability of P3HT：ICBA systems by adding PCBM as the second acceptor. Our results show that by carefully tuning the contents of PCBM as the second acceptor, more stable polymer solar cells can be obtained.展开更多
NiO_(x)-based inverted perovskite solar cells(PSCs)havepresented great potential toward low-cost,highly efficient and stablenext-generation photovoltaics.However,the presence of energy-levelmismatch and contact-interf...NiO_(x)-based inverted perovskite solar cells(PSCs)havepresented great potential toward low-cost,highly efficient and stablenext-generation photovoltaics.However,the presence of energy-levelmismatch and contact-interface defects between hole-selective contacts(HSCs)and perovskite-active layer(PAL)still limits device efficiencyimprovement.Here,we report a graded configuration based on bothinterface-cascaded structures and p-type molecule-doped compositeswith two-/three-dimensional formamidinium-based triple-halideperovskites.We find that the interface defects-induced non-radiativerecombination presented at HSCs/PAL interfaces is remarkably suppressedbecause of efficient hole extraction and transport.Moreover,astrong chemical interaction,halogen bonding and coordination bondingare found in the molecule-doped perovskite composites,whichsignificantly suppress the formation of halide vacancy and parasitic metallic lead.As a result,NiO_(x)-based inverted PSCs present a power-conversion-efficiency over 23%with a high fill factor of 0.84 and open-circuit voltage of 1.162 V,which are comparable to the best reported around 1.56-electron volt bandgap perovskites.Furthermore,devices with encapsulation present high operational stability over 1,200 h during T_(90) lifetime measurement(the time as a function of PCE decreases to 90%of its initial value)under 1-sun illumination in ambient-air conditions.展开更多
In order to boost power conversion efficiency(PCE) and operation stability of organic solar cells(OSCs),we propose a new idea of phase junction materials(PJMs) used as a photoactive layer component to improve device p...In order to boost power conversion efficiency(PCE) and operation stability of organic solar cells(OSCs),we propose a new idea of phase junction materials(PJMs) used as a photoactive layer component to improve device performance and stability.For this purpose,a novel PJM of H-TRC8 based on rhodanine unit was designed with a conjugated AH-D-A framework.Here,AH is a hydrogen-donating electron acceptor unit,D-A is an electron donor-acceptor unit.It is found that H-TRC8 has a good carriertransporting ability,as well as definite hydrogen-bond and D-A interaction with donor/acceptor materials.While H-TRC8 is added into the PBDB-T/PC60BM blend film with 1.0 vol% DIO(1,8-diiodooctane),the resulting blend film exhibited an enhanced absorption and improved morphology.The intermolecular hydrogen bond between H-TRC8 and PBDB-T plays an important role for them,which is confirmed via FT-IR spectra and 2D 1H NMR.As a result,the PBDB-T/PC60BM-based devices with 1.25 wt%H-TRC8 and 1.0 vol% DIO exhibit a significantly improved PCE of 8.06%,which is increased by 20.6% in comparison to that in the binary devices with 1.0 vol% DIO only(PCE=6.68%).Furthermore,the device stability is significantly enhanced with only 43% PCE roll-off at 150℃ for 120 h.This work indicates that AH-D-A-type PJMs are promising photovoltaic materials used as photoactive-layer components to achieve high-performance fullerene OSCs with high device stability.展开更多
Perovskite solar cells(PSCs) have raised research interest in scientific community because their power conversion efficiency is comparable to that of traditional commercial solar cells(i.e., amorphous Si, GaAs,and CdT...Perovskite solar cells(PSCs) have raised research interest in scientific community because their power conversion efficiency is comparable to that of traditional commercial solar cells(i.e., amorphous Si, GaAs,and CdTe). Apart from that, PSCs are lightweight, are flexible, and have low production costs. Recently, graphene has been used as a novel material for PSC applications due to its excellent optical, electrical, and mechanical properties. The hydrophobic nature of graphene surface can provide protection against air moisture from the surrounding medium, which can improve the lifetime of devices. Herein, we review recent developments in the use of graphene for PSC applications as a conductive electrode,carrier transporting material, and stabilizer material. By exploring the application of graphene in PSCs, a new class of strategies can be developed to improve the device performance and stability before it can be commercialized in the photovoltaic market in the near future.展开更多
基金Supported by the Tianjin Natural Science Foundation under Grant Nos 13JCYBJC18900 and 13JCZDJC26700the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China under Grant No 2013AA014201
文摘The performance and morphology stability of polymer bulk heterojunetion solar cells based on poly（3-hexylthiophene） （P3HT） as the donor and indene-C6o bisadduct （ICBA） or methanofullerene [6,6]-phenyl C61-butyric acid methyl ester （PCBM） as the aeceptor are compared. Effect of the different donor and aeeeptor weight ratios on photo- voltaic performance of the P3HT：ICBA device is studied. The optimal device achieved power conversion emeiency of 5.51~o with dso of l0.86mA/cm2, Voc of 0.83 V, and fill factor （FF） of 61.1 % under AM 1.5G （lOOmW/cm2） simulated solar illumination. However, the stability measurement shows that cells based on P3HT：ICBA are less stable than those of the device based on P3HT：PCBM. Atomic force microscope results reveal that the morphol- ogy of the P3HT：ICBA film changed considerably during the storage periods due to unstable interpenetrating D-A network. This observation can be explained by the fact that there is lack of intermolecular hydrogen bonds in the P3HT：ICBA system. However, in the P3HT：PCBM system the molecules in the blend film are firmly held together in the solid state by means of intermoleeular hydrogen bonds originating from C-H. ~. Os bonds （where Os comes from the singly-bonded 0 atom of PCBM）, forming a stable three-dimensional network. The measured PL decay lifetimes for P3HT：PCBM and P3HT：ICBA systems are 33.66 ns and 35.34 ns, respectively, indicating that the P3HT：ICBA system has a less efficient exciton separation eftleiency than that of P3HT：PCBM, which may result in the interracial photogenerated charges accumulated on the D： A interface. Such progressive phase segregation between P3HT and ICBA eventually leads to the degradation in performance and deteriorates the stability of the device. We also present an approach to enhance the stability of P3HT：ICBA systems by adding PCBM as the second acceptor. Our results show that by carefully tuning the contents of PCBM as the second acceptor, more stable polymer solar cells can be obtained.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (62204099)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (2020A1515110462)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (21620347)the Special Funds for College Students’ Innovative Entrepreneurial Training Plan Program
文摘NiO_(x)-based inverted perovskite solar cells(PSCs)havepresented great potential toward low-cost,highly efficient and stablenext-generation photovoltaics.However,the presence of energy-levelmismatch and contact-interface defects between hole-selective contacts(HSCs)and perovskite-active layer(PAL)still limits device efficiencyimprovement.Here,we report a graded configuration based on bothinterface-cascaded structures and p-type molecule-doped compositeswith two-/three-dimensional formamidinium-based triple-halideperovskites.We find that the interface defects-induced non-radiativerecombination presented at HSCs/PAL interfaces is remarkably suppressedbecause of efficient hole extraction and transport.Moreover,astrong chemical interaction,halogen bonding and coordination bondingare found in the molecule-doped perovskite composites,whichsignificantly suppress the formation of halide vacancy and parasitic metallic lead.As a result,NiO_(x)-based inverted PSCs present a power-conversion-efficiency over 23%with a high fill factor of 0.84 and open-circuit voltage of 1.162 V,which are comparable to the best reported around 1.56-electron volt bandgap perovskites.Furthermore,devices with encapsulation present high operational stability over 1,200 h during T_(90) lifetime measurement(the time as a function of PCE decreases to 90%of its initial value)under 1-sun illumination in ambient-air conditions.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51673031,51573154)the Major Program of the Natural Science Research of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(No.18KJA480001)+3 种基金the Top-Notch Academic Programs Project(TAPP)for Polymeric Materials Science and Technologythe Priority Academic Program Development(PAPD)of Jiangsu Higher Education InstitutionsJiangsu Provincial Talents Project of High-Level Innovation and Entrepreneurshipthe Talent Project of Jiangsu Specially-Appointed Professor。
文摘In order to boost power conversion efficiency(PCE) and operation stability of organic solar cells(OSCs),we propose a new idea of phase junction materials(PJMs) used as a photoactive layer component to improve device performance and stability.For this purpose,a novel PJM of H-TRC8 based on rhodanine unit was designed with a conjugated AH-D-A framework.Here,AH is a hydrogen-donating electron acceptor unit,D-A is an electron donor-acceptor unit.It is found that H-TRC8 has a good carriertransporting ability,as well as definite hydrogen-bond and D-A interaction with donor/acceptor materials.While H-TRC8 is added into the PBDB-T/PC60BM blend film with 1.0 vol% DIO(1,8-diiodooctane),the resulting blend film exhibited an enhanced absorption and improved morphology.The intermolecular hydrogen bond between H-TRC8 and PBDB-T plays an important role for them,which is confirmed via FT-IR spectra and 2D 1H NMR.As a result,the PBDB-T/PC60BM-based devices with 1.25 wt%H-TRC8 and 1.0 vol% DIO exhibit a significantly improved PCE of 8.06%,which is increased by 20.6% in comparison to that in the binary devices with 1.0 vol% DIO only(PCE=6.68%).Furthermore,the device stability is significantly enhanced with only 43% PCE roll-off at 150℃ for 120 h.This work indicates that AH-D-A-type PJMs are promising photovoltaic materials used as photoactive-layer components to achieve high-performance fullerene OSCs with high device stability.
基金financially supported by the Ministry of Higher Education (FRGS/1/2017/STG02/UKM/02/1)Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (GUP-2015-019)
文摘Perovskite solar cells(PSCs) have raised research interest in scientific community because their power conversion efficiency is comparable to that of traditional commercial solar cells(i.e., amorphous Si, GaAs,and CdTe). Apart from that, PSCs are lightweight, are flexible, and have low production costs. Recently, graphene has been used as a novel material for PSC applications due to its excellent optical, electrical, and mechanical properties. The hydrophobic nature of graphene surface can provide protection against air moisture from the surrounding medium, which can improve the lifetime of devices. Herein, we review recent developments in the use of graphene for PSC applications as a conductive electrode,carrier transporting material, and stabilizer material. By exploring the application of graphene in PSCs, a new class of strategies can be developed to improve the device performance and stability before it can be commercialized in the photovoltaic market in the near future.
