研究目的
Investigating the UV instabilities in organic solar cells (OSCs) based on commonly used acceptors and the role of the processing additive 1,8 diiodooctane (DIO) in these instabilities.
研究成果
The study concludes that UV instabilities in OSCs based on PC70BM and ITIC are significantly influenced by the processing additive DIO, leading to photochemical reactions under UV illumination. In contrast, o-IDTBR-based devices exhibit high stability. The findings suggest that careful selection of materials and processing additives is crucial for improving OSC stability.
研究不足
The study highlights the UV instabilities in OSCs based on PC70BM and ITIC, pointing to the limitations in their use under UV illumination. The research also identifies the need for further optimization of materials and processing conditions to enhance OSC stability.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection
The study utilized photoluminescence (PL) measurements on plain films and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis to investigate UV instabilities in OSCs. The methodology included stability tests under controlled external conditions with various long-pass cut-off filters to study the effect of wavelength on degradation.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources
The study focused on OSCs based on the acceptors PC70BM, ITIC, and o-IDTBR, using a benzodithiophene-quinoxaline-based co-polymer (PBQ-QF) as the donor. Samples were prepared under the same processing conditions for comparability.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials
Equipment included metal-halide lamps (MHLs) for illumination, HPLC coupled with a photodiode array (PDA) detector, and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization with time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry for chemical analysis. Materials included PC70BM, ITIC, o-IDTBR, and PBQ-QF.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow
The stability of OSCs was measured under controlled conditions, including continuous illumination and the use of long-pass cut-off filters. PL measurements and HPLC analysis were performed to assess material stability and identify degradation products.
5:Data Analysis Methods
Data analysis included charge extraction (CE) and sub-bandgap external quantum efficiency (EQE) measurements to reveal the emergence of traps, and PL spectra analysis to identify material instabilities.
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