New approach for nanoscale morphology of polymer solar cells

Ki Chul Kim; Jong Hyeok Park; O. Ok Park

doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2008.04.007

New approach for nanoscale morphology of polymer solar cells

Ki Chul Kim, Jong Hyeok Park, O. Ok Park

Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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Here, we have tried to make bulk heterojunction photovoltaic cells with enhanced nanoscale morphology by adding an ionomer (partially sulfonated polystyrene (PSP)) into a regioregular P3HT/(6,6)-phenyl C₆₁-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) blend. We found that the polar ionic part of PSP may be miscible with PCBM and that the non-ionic part (polystyrene) is well miscible with P3HT. PSP can reduce the interfacial energy between P3HT and PCBM, resulting in nanoscale morphology. We have studied the relationship between photovoltaic characteristics and the morphology of the active layer.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1188-1191
Number of pages	4
Journal	Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
Volume	92
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2008.04.007
Publication status	Published - 2008 Oct

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Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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