A benzotrithiophene-based low band gap polymer for polymer solar cells with high open-circuit voltage

被引:42
作者
Nielsen, Christian B. [1 ,2 ]
Schroeder, Bob C. [1 ,2 ]
Hadipour, Afshin [3 ]
Rand, Barry P. [3 ]
Watkins, Scott E.
McCulloch, Iain [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Univ London Imperial Coll Sci Technol & Med, Dept Chem, London SW7 2AZ, England
[2] Univ London Imperial Coll Sci Technol & Med, Ctr Plast Elect, London SW7 2AZ, England
[3] IMEC, B-3001 Louvain, Belgium
基金
英国工程与自然科学研究理事会;
关键词
CONVERSION EFFICIENCY; CONJUGATED POLYMERS; ENERGY-LEVEL; BACKBONE; DONOR;
D O I
10.1039/c1jm13393d
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
A new benzotrithiophene-containing donor-acceptor type copolymer for polymer solar cells is reported. The promise of benzotrithiophene as a weak donor material is reflected in a polymer band gap of 1.75 eV affording a high V-oc of 0.81 V and a moderate PCE of 2.2% in a polymer solar cell.
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页码:17642 / 17645
页数:4
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