The major loss mechanism of photogenerated polarons was investigated in P3HT:PCBM solar cells by the photo-CELIV technique. For pristine and annealed devices, we find that the experimental data can be explained by a bimolecular recombination rate reduced by a factor of about 10 (pristine) and 25 (annealed) as compared to Langevin theory. Aided by a macroscopic device model, we discuss the implications of the lowered loss rate on the characteristics of polymer:fullerene solar cells. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Johannes Kepler Univ Linz, Linz Inst Organ Solar Cells, A-4040 Linz, AustriaJohannes Kepler Univ Linz, Linz Inst Organ Solar Cells, A-4040 Linz, Austria
Mozer, AJ
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Dennler, G
Sariciftci, NS
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Sariciftci, NS
Westerling, M
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Pivrikas, A
Osterbacka, R
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Osterbacka, R
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