研究目的
To design a small-molecular acceptor, IN-4F, with a reduced bandgap and a higher LUMO level than IT-4F, enabling the concurrent increase in the Jsc and Voc when used as the acceptor guest in ternary solar cells.
研究成果
The study successfully demonstrated that the π?system extending plus the trialkylsilylthiophene chains substitution is an effective strategy to synthesize a nonfullerene acceptor guest, IN-4F, which enables the concurrent increase in Voc and Jsc in ternary solar cells. The IN-4F based ternary solar cells achieved efficiencies of up to 16.3%, showcasing the potential of this approach in overcoming the trade-off between Voc and Jsc in current material systems.
研究不足
The study does not discuss the long-term stability of the ternary solar cells under operational conditions. Additionally, the scalability and cost-effectiveness of synthesizing IN-4F at a commercial scale are not addressed.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved the synthesis of IN-4F, a small-molecular acceptor, and its application in binary and ternary solar cells. The design rationale was based on extending the π?system and substituting the BDT-4,8 positions with trialkylsilylthiophene chains to achieve desired optical and electrochemical properties.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The study used PM6 as the donor polymer and IT-4F and Y6 as host acceptors. IN-4F was synthesized and characterized for its optical and electrochemical properties.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
The synthesis involved commercial SiBDT-2Sn and thieno[3,2-b]thiophene-2-bromo-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester (TT), among other chemicals. Solar cells were fabricated using ITO, PEDOT:PSS, active layer, PDINO, and Al.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The synthesis of IN-4F involved multiple steps including Stille coupling reaction, Vilsmeier reaction, and condensation. Solar cells were fabricated via spin-coating technique and characterized for photovoltaic properties.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The study analyzed charge transport, recombination, and collection efficiencies using space charge limited current (SCLC) method, light intensity dependent J ? V characteristics, and photocurrent density measurements.
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