研究目的
Investigating the viability of highly efficient organic solar cells (OSCs) based on non-fullerene acceptors (NFA) by considering efficiency loss channels and stability issues caused by triplet excitons (TE) formation.
研究成果
The absence of molecular triplet state population in operational devices eliminates a significant charge carrier loss channel and enhances the stability of PBDB-T:ITIC-based OSCs. This correlates with the high power conversion efficiency and stability observed in these devices.
研究不足
The study is limited to the specific materials PBDB-T and ITIC, and the findings may not be directly applicable to other donor-acceptor systems. The experimental conditions, such as low temperatures for PLDMR measurements, may not fully replicate operational conditions of solar cells.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved the fabrication of OSCs based on a blend of the conjugated donor polymer PBDB-T and ITIC as acceptor. The spin-Hamiltonian parameters of molecular TEs and charge transfer TEs in ITIC were calculated by Density Functional Theory (DFT) modelling. Spin-sensitive photoluminescence and electrical measurements were conducted to probe the population of triplet states.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Samples were prepared on Herasil ITO-glass substrates. Devices were fabricated in conventional and inverted structures.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
ITIC and PBDB-T were purchased from 1-Material, PEDOT:PSS from Heraeus, Al doped ZnO (AZO) nanoparticle solution from Avantama. Equipment included a Keithley 2612B programmable current–voltage source, a Dektak profilometer, a Princeton Instrument Acton Spectra Pro SP2300 spectrometer, and a modified X-Band spectrometer (Bruker E300) for spin-sensitive measurements.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The fabrication process involved cleaning ITO-coated glass substrates, coating with PEDOT:PSS or AZO, spin-coating the active layer, and depositing metal contacts. Spin-sensitive measurements were performed under illumination and at low temperatures.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data analysis involved the use of Marcus theory for CT energy determination, DFT calculations for spin properties, and analysis of PLDMR and EDMR spectra to identify triplet states.
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